SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 217
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Energy Council on the occasion of the
organization's 50th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Reliable and consistent energy is fundamental to
economic stability and global security, and the steady supply of
oil and gas is essential to sustain current consumer demands and
to ensure energy independence; and
WHEREAS, The Energy Council was established in 1975 as a
nonpartisan forum for legislators in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas,
Oklahoma, and New Mexico to learn and collaborate on energy
policy and issues relevant to their constituents; the council has
expanded to include 14 member states and the Canadian Provinces
of Alberta and Saskatchewan that actively participate in the
development of state and federal energy and environmental
policy; and
WHEREAS, The Energy Council helps to inform lawmakers
about economic markets and emerging technology and practices
relating to an evolving energy landscape; its members utilize
their knowledge of global trends and policies to formulate
effective policy and to foster a comprehensive understanding of
energy and the environment; and
WHEREAS, For half a century, the Energy Council has
remained at the forefront of discourse on energy generation and
policy that shape Americans' daily lives, and its members are
truly deserving of recognition for upholding its commitment to
informed energy policy leadership; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the Energy
Council and extend to them congratulations on the organization's
50th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the council as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 6, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate