SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 468
WHEREAS, The State of Texas leads the nation in oil and
natural gas production, pipeline miles, and refining capacity,
all of which have led to an unprecedented level of American
energy security; in 2016, America's net imports of crude oil hit
a 20-year low; and
WHEREAS, Proud energy supporters are celebrating the 1st
Texas Energy Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 22, 2017; and
WHEREAS, The oil and natural gas industry creates
high-paying jobs and generates revenue, including $9.4 billion
in taxes and royalties during fiscal year 2016 that directly
funded our schools, roads, and emergency services; and
WHEREAS, Many Texas oil and natural gas companies are
leading the way to develop new technologies that are reducing
water consumption, expanding water reuse, and increasing the use
of naturally occurring saltwater, or brackish water, in their
operations; and
WHEREAS, Thanks to innovation and advances in technology,
carbon dioxide emissions associated with energy production
dropped 12 percent between 2005 and 2015, and today, natural gas
production has the smallest carbon footprint compared to all
other traditional fuel sources; and
WHEREAS, Even as oil and natural gas production have
skyrocketed, methane levels have remained flat as oil and natural
gas companies continuously work to reduce emissions; and
WHEREAS, Oil and natural gas are used to make 96 percent of
products and materials that we use every day, including plastics,
medicines, computers, life-saving devices, and more; and
WHEREAS, Thanks to fracking, Texas is the nation's number
one producer of oil and natural gas, and the United States is the
world's leader in oil and natural gas production; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 22, 2017, as Texas Energy Day
at the Capitol and extend to all energy supporters best wishes
for a memorable day.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 22, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate