89R20636 TBO-D
By: Paul H.C.R. No. 128
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District is marking
the 50th anniversary of its founding in 2025; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1975 by the 64th Texas Legislature,
HGSD was created to address the issue of subsidence, or the lowering
of the land's surface due to groundwater withdrawals, in Harris and
Galveston Counties; with their location along the Gulf Coast, the
counties have been predisposed to sea level rise and
weather-related issues; therefore, changes in land surface
elevation can increase the region's risk of flooding and damage to
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, At the time of its creation, the Harris-Galveston
Subsidence District served more than 2.2 million people, and today,
over 5.1 million individuals reside in the district's jurisdiction;
thanks to the dedicated service of its board and staff, HGSD has
successfully controlled subsidence through groundwater regulation,
research and monitoring, water planning, and award-winning
conservation programs; the district has also benefited from the
support of local and regional agencies and civic officials; and
WHEREAS, Over the past five decades, HGSD has played an
instrumental role in protecting the lives and property of area
residents from the significant impacts of subsidence, and it is a
pleasure to join in honoring the district on this special milestone
in its history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Harris-Galveston
Subsidence District and extend to all those affiliated with the
district sincere best wishes for continued success in their
important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for HGSD as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
of Representatives and Senate.