SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 116
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas Forestry Association, which is sponsoring a
seedling giveaway on March 1, 2017; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Forestry Association was founded in
1914 by a group of dedicated conservationists with the goal of
advancing forestry, promoting conservation practices, and
supporting and protecting the interests of the working forests of
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Each year, family forest owners and corporate
landowners plant 75 million seedlings to help maintain
sustainable forests for future generations of Texans; the Texas
Forestry Association's seedling giveaway is an essential part of
the association's continuing efforts to raise awareness of the
importance of our state's valuable timber resources; the
association also offers such programs as the Sustainable
Forestry Initiative and Tree Farm Certification to encourage
reforestation; and
WHEREAS, The forest sector in East Texas covers 12 million
acres and generates more than 138,000 jobs with an annual payroll
of $8.1 billion; it is one of the state's leading agricultural
sectors, having a statewide economic impact of more than $31.9
billion; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the Texas Forestry Association
has worked tirelessly to ensure that abundant forests remain a
dependable resource for the people of Texas, and under the able
leadership of Dr. Jerry Marcontell, the current president, the
association will continue to contribute to the beauty of the Lone
Star State; it is truly fitting that this exemplary organization
receive special recognition for its efforts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Forestry Association on
its commitment to protecting our state's timber resources and
extend to its members best wishes for a successful seedling
giveaway; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the association as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 6, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate