SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 29
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville on the occasion of
its 50th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Gladys Porter Zoo is one of the foremost
institutions in the Rio Grande Valley for treasuring and preserving
nature through education, conservation, and research; and
WHEREAS, The zoo has long emphasized science education for
children; each year, approximately 45,000 students visit the zoo
and learn about the importance of conservation and the care of
wildlife; the number one animal rehabilitation facility in the
Rio Grande Valley, the zoo has treated countless animals and
returned them to their native habitats; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional facility continues to add new
programs and is soon adding Phase Two of the El Mundo Huasteco y
Totonaco Project; the project will then exhibit ocelots, a
critically endangered animal and South Texas icon; and
WHEREAS, For 50 years, the Gladys Porter Zoo has been a
vital part of the fabric of life in the Rio Grande Valley, and it
is truly deserving of special recognition as it reaches this
milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the management and
staff of the Gladys Porter Zoo on their outstanding work and extend
to them best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the zoo as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 29, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate