H.R. No. 593
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The observance of Environmental Justice Day at the
State Capitol on April 10, 2025, provides a fitting opportunity to
highlight the outstanding organizations that help to promote a
safe, clean, and healthy environment for all Texans; and
WHEREAS, Vulnerable individuals, especially in low-income
communities of color, have been overburdened by contaminants in our
air, water, and soil that negatively impact public health;
advocates of the environmental justice movement are working to
rally support for meaningful change that would mitigate pollution,
flooding, and other hazards; and
WHEREAS, Texans benefit from the many contributions of
environmental justice groups such as Air Alliance Houston,
Coalition for Environment, Equity, and Resilience, Bayou City
Waterkeeper, and Public Citizen; these organizations have
demonstrated a steadfast commitment to protecting the environment
and uplifting working-class communities; and
WHEREAS, Environmental justice advocates have played an
instrumental role in improving the quality of life for residents of
the Lone Star State, and they are indeed worthy of special
recognition for addressing this critical issue that affects
countless people; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 10, 2025, as Environmental
Justice Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the
visiting delegation.
Reynolds
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 593 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 113, Nays 28, 1 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House