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1		-	H.C.R. No. 46
	1	+	By: Hunter (Senate Sponsor - Hinojosa) H.C.R. No. 46
	2	+	(In the Senate - Received from the House May 12, 2021;
	3	+	May 12, 2021, read first time and referred to Committee on
	4	+	Administration; May 21, 2021, reported favorably by the following
	5	+	vote: Yeas 5, Nays 0; May 21, 2021, sent to printer.)
	6	+	Click here to see the committee vote
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4	9		HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
5	10		WHEREAS, Every year, countless Texans flock to beaches to
6	11		enjoy the sunshine, sand, and waves, but it is important for
7	12		visitors to be aware of the potential dangers that can arise from
8	13		swimming in the ocean; and
9	14		WHEREAS, Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of
10	15		fast-moving water that flow outward to sea; these currents have an
11	16		average speed of around one to two feet per second, but some can be
12	17		as fast as eight feet per second; many swimmers are caught off guard
13	18		by the sensation of being pulled out to sea and react by attempting
14	19		to swim directly to shore, putting themselves at risk of exhaustion
15	20		and drowning; and
16	21		WHEREAS, Signs that a rip current may be present include a
17	22		break in the wave pattern, a visible channel of choppy, churning
18	23		water, a line of foam or debris moving seaward, and a difference in
19	24		water color; if a swimmer is caught in a rip current, he or she
20	25		should swim parallel to, rather than against the force of the
21	26		current, until it is weak enough that the swimmer can head to shore;
22	27		if he or she is unable to escape that way, it is best to float or
23	28		tread water and signal for help; it is imperative that swimmers
24	29		remain calm and try to conserve their energy; and
25	30		WHEREAS, Beach visitors should be mindful of the flag warning
26	31		system, which is used to signal hazardous conditions in the water,
27	32		such as strong currents, high bacteria levels, and jellyfish or
28	33		other marine life; visitors can also receive daily updates on the
29	34		beach conditions from the National Weather Service; and
30	35		WHEREAS, Recognizing and being prepared for rip currents and
31	36		other hazards can save lives, and it is important that Texans take
32	37		the time to educate themselves about these dangers to ensure that
33	38		they have a safe, healthy, and enjoyable beach vacation; now,
34	39		therefore, be it
35	40		RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
36	41		hereby designate April as Beach Safety and Rip Current Awareness
37	42		Month; and, be it further
38	43		RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
39	44		391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
40	45		until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally
41	46		passed by the legislature.
42		-	Hunter
43		-	______________________________ ______________________________
44		-	President of the Senate Speaker of the House
45		-	I certify that H.C.R. No. 46 was adopted by the House on May
46		-	11, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 143, Nays 3, 2 present, not
47		-	voting.
48		-	______________________________
49		-	Chief Clerk of the House
50		-	I certify that H.C.R. No. 46 was adopted by the Senate on May
51		-	27, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
52		-	______________________________
53		-	Secretary of the Senate
54		-	APPROVED: __________________
55		-	Date
56		-	__________________
57		-	Governor
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