89R17175 TBO-D
By: Shaheen H.R. No. 514
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, April is Landscape Architecture Month, and this
occasion provides a fitting opportunity to commemorate the 125th
anniversary of the American Society of Landscape Architects; and
WHEREAS, Landscape architecture is a multifaceted profession
that encompasses the analysis, design, planning, management, and
stewardship of the natural and built environment; landscape
architects are licensed STEM professionals who play a crucial role
in shaping the spaces where people live and work, and their many
contributions include designing and creating community
masterplans, walkable neighborhoods, multimodal transportation
networks, green stormwater systems, and accessible spaces such as
public plazas, parks, schools, residential common areas,
playgrounds, and trails; and
WHEREAS, In addition to enhancing the quality of life for
residents, landscape architects address issues such as climate
change and biodiversity by implementing sustainable design
practices and creating resilient and green infrastructure that can
withstand and respond to severe weather events; through these
efforts, landscape architects help to reduce the burden on state
and local funds for disaster recovery; and
WHEREAS, A number of higher education institutions feature
accredited landscape architecture programs, including The
University of Texas at Arlington, The University of Texas at
Austin, Texas A&M University, and Texas Tech University; each of
these institutions has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to
nurturing the next generation of leaders and innovators in
landscape architecture in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Founded on January 4, 1899, the American Society of
Landscape Architects has rendered invaluable service to countless
professionals in the field of landscape architecture; today, the
organization boasts nearly 15,000 members and 49 chapters,
representing all 50 states and U.S. territories; and
WHEREAS, Landscape architects create inviting and safe
spaces that contribute to the economy while simultaneously
preserving the environment and ecological systems, and in so doing,
they are making immeasurable contributions to the beauty and
vitality of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 2025 as Landscape Architecture
Month and commemorate the 125th anniversary of the American Society
of Landscape Architects; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the American Society of Landscape Architects as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.