SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 215
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the American Society of Landscape Architects on the
grand occasion of the organization's 125th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Professional landscape architects utilize their
expertise to analyze, plan, and manage healthy, equitable, and
resilient spaces in our communities; and
WHEREAS, Landscape architects design community
masterplans, walkable neighborhoods, multimodal transportation
networks, green stormwater systems, and accessible parks,
trails, and gathering places that promote active, healthy
lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, Leaders in research and innovation, landscape
architects leverage their knowledge of science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics to address some of society's most
pressing challenges; using sustainable design practices creates
resilient infrastructure that withstands severe weather events
and helps to reduce the effect of humanity's impact on nature; and
WHEREAS, Future generations of landscape architects in the
Lone Star State gain the skills necessary to excel as leaders in
their field through accredited architecture programs offered at
The University of Texas at Arlington, The University of Texas at
Austin, Texas A&M University, and Texas Tech University; and
WHEREAS, The 125th anniversary of the American Society of
Landscape Architects is a fitting opportunity for Texans to
reflect on the vital and transformative role licensed
professional landscape architects have had in shaping the
economic, social, and cultural amenities of our state's many
thriving communities and vibrant spaces; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to the members of the
American Society of Landscape Architects on the organization's
125th anniversary and join them in recognizing the month of April
of 2025 as Landscape Architecture Month; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the society as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Eckhardt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 13, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate