2025S0339-1 04/22/25
By: Kolkhorst S.R. No. 447
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Reman Day, which is taking place on April 24, 2025; and
WHEREAS, An initiative of the Remanufacturing Industries
Council, Reman Day highlights the environmental and economic
benefits of remanufacturing; a comprehensive and rigorous
industrial process, remanufacturing transforms used, worn, or
non-functional products and components to "like new" or "better
than new" condition; and
WHEREAS, Through remanufacturing, end-of-life goods, or
items that are no longer considered useful, are diverted from
landfills; the process has been recognized by numerous
universities, research institutions, and manufacturers for its
positive impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS, A 2012 United States International Trade
Commission report indicated that remanufacturing activities
supported at least 180,000 full-time jobs in the United States in
2011; it additionally stated that production of remanufactured
goods in the country increased by approximately 15 percent from
2009 to 2011 and that export of those goods totaled $11.7 billion
in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Remanufacturing has long played a vital role in
furthering the economic prosperity of the Lone Star State, and
Reman Day is helping to ensure that future generations of Texans
are equipped to carry on that strong tradition of innovation and
industry; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize April 24, 2025, as Reman Day and
encourage all Texans to learn more about the benefits of
remanufacturing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this occasion.