SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 474
WHEREAS, The Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities Partnership
has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to improving the quality
of life for residents of the Central Texas region; and
WHEREAS, Established in 2009, the Cen-Tex partnership
serves as a forum in which representatives of Fort Hood and the
neighboring cities of Belton, Copperas Cove, Gatesville, Harker
Heights, Killeen, Lampasas, Nolanville, and Salado come together
to develop and implement sustainability efforts that enhance
economic vitality while protecting human health and natural
resources; and
WHEREAS, The partnership promotes environmentally sound
practices through such events as the Fort Hood Earth Fest,
Gatesville Earth Day, and the Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Eco
Harvest; on April 24, 2023, in Salado, the Fort Hood garrison
commander and mayors from partner cities are gathering in
recognition of Sustainable Environment Month and to honor
individuals and organizations with Environmental Ambassador
Awards; schools involved in the Youth Environmental Ambassadors!
program will also be recognized; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities
Partnership are working to build an even brighter future for the
communities of Central Texas, and their exemplary efforts truly
merit special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend the Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities
Partnership for its contributions to the region and extend to all
those associated with the initiative sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Flores
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 25, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate