SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 192
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Audubon Texas Day at the State Capitol on February 19,
2025; and
WHEREAS, Audubon Texas, the state office of the National
Audubon Society, is dedicated to the conservation of birds,
wildlife, and their habitats across the Lone Star State and has
worked tirelessly to protect and restore vital ecosystems for
more than a century; and
WHEREAS, Audubon Texas leads innovative conservation
efforts across the state, including managing a coastal island
leasing program that safeguards 177 islands along the Texas
coast; the organization operates four nature centers located in
Dallas, Cedar Hill, San Antonio, and Brownsville and promotes
conservation initiatives that benefit grasslands, wetlands, and
urban environments; and
WHEREAS, Home to more than 579 bird species, Texas is one
of the most ecologically significant states for avian
biodiversity, and Audubon Texas' efforts not only protect these
species but also bolster the state's economy through ecotourism,
birdwatching, and outdoor recreation and generate hundreds of
millions of dollars annually; and
WHEREAS, The National Audubon Society is celebrating its
120th anniversary, which marks more than a century of leadership
in bird and habitat conservation across the United States and
reaffirms the society's commitment to bipartisan collaboration
in crafting policies that support environmental stewardship; and
WHEREAS, The mission of Audubon Texas and the National
Audubon Society aligns with the principle that sound
conservation policies at both the state and federal levels are
crucial to ensuring the protection of birds, wildlife, and
natural resources for future generations; and
WHEREAS, The work of Audubon Texas exemplifies the
interconnectedness of conservation efforts and demonstrates that
the protection of local habitats directly contributes to
national and global environmental resilience; and
WHEREAS, Audubon Texas Day at the State Capitol serves as
an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the organization's
invaluable contributions to conservation and its ongoing efforts
to ensure a thriving natural environment for both birds and
people in Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 19, 2025, as Audubon
Texas Day at the State Capitol and honor the 120th anniversary of
the National Audubon Society; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Eckhardt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate