H.R. No. 1261 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Gary Gardner has been selected as the 2023 State Wildlife Conservationist of the Year by the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board; and WHEREAS, Each year, ATSWCD and TSSWCB recognize individuals for their steadfast commitment to the conservation and management of renewable natural resources; the state honorees in each category are chosen out of entries from across Texas; and WHEREAS, Mr. Gardner was nominated for the State Wildlife Conservationist of the Year award by the Upper Llanos Soil and Water Conservation District in Junction; he will be presented with the accolade and honored for his achievements at the 83rd Annual Meeting of Texas State Soil and Water Conservation District Directors in Fort Worth later this year; and WHEREAS, Gary Gardner has distinguished himself through his valuable contributions to wildlife conservation in the Lone Star State, and he is truly deserving of special recognition for his efforts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Gary Gardner on being selected as the 2023 State Wildlife Conservationist of the Year by the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Gardner as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Murr ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1261 was adopted by the House on May 6, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House