SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 397
WHEREAS, Reman Day is taking place on April 13, 2023; and
WHEREAS, An initiative of the Remanufacturing Industries
Council, Reman Day highlights the environmental and economic
benefits of remanufacturing; a comprehensive and rigorous
industrial process, remanufacturing transforms used, worn, or
non-functional products and components to "like new" or "better
than new" condition; and
WHEREAS, Through remanufacturing, end-of-life goods, or
items that are no longer considered useful, are diverted from
landfills; the process has been recognized by numerous
universities, research institutions, and manufacturers for its
positive impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS, A 2012 U.S. International Trade Commission report
indicated that remanufacturing activities supported at least
180,000 full-time jobs in the United States in 2011; it
additionally stated that production of remanufactured goods in
the U.S. increased by approximately 15 percent from 2009 to 2011
and that export of those goods totaled $11.7 billion in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Remanufacturing has long played a vital role in
furthering the economic prosperity of the Lone Star State, and
Reman Day is helping to ensure that future generations of Texans
are equipped to carry on that strong tradition of innovation and
industry; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize April 13, 2023, as Reman Day and
encourage all citizens to learn more about the benefits of
remanufacturing.
Johnson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 11, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate