H.R. No. 284
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Audubon Texas Day is taking place on February 19,
2025, at the State Capitol in celebration of the 120th anniversary
of the National Audubon Society; and
WHEREAS, The state office of the National Audubon Society,
Audubon Texas is dedicated to the conservation of birds, wildlife,
and their habitats across the Lone Star State; Texas is home to more
than 579 bird species, making it one of the most ecologically
significant states for avian biodiversity; in addition to
protecting these species, Audubon Texas bolsters the state's
economy through ecotourism, bird-watching, and outdoor recreation,
generating hundreds of millions of dollars annually; and
WHEREAS, Audubon Texas leads innovative conservation efforts
across the state, including a coastal island management program
that dates back to 1923, nature centers in Dallas, Cedar Hill, San
Antonio, and Brownsville, and initiatives that benefit grasslands,
wetlands, and urban environments; and
WHEREAS, This year, the National Audubon Society marks its
120th anniversary, providing an opportunity to celebrate its long
tradition of leadership in bird and habitat conservation across the
country as well as its support of bipartisan policies that further
environmental stewardship at both the state and national levels;
and
WHEREAS, The mission of the National Audubon Society aligns
with the principle that sound conservation policies are crucial to
ensuring the protection of birds, wildlife, and natural resources
for future generations; the work of Audubon Texas exemplifies the
interconnectedness of conservation efforts, demonstrating that
protecting habitats in the state directly contributes to national
environmental resilience; and
WHEREAS, For more than a century, Audubon Texas and the
National Audubon Society have practiced careful stewardship of
coasts, grasslands, urban territory, and bird populations, and
their invaluable work has earned the admiration and appreciation of
people across the state and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 19, 2025, as Audubon Texas
Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting
delegation.
Zwiener
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 284 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House