Bill Text: TX HCR77 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Designating November as Texas Wildlife and Conservation Month for a 10-year period beginning in 2023.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2023-06-09 - Signed by the Governor [HCR77 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HCR77-Enrolled.html
H.C.R. No. 77 |
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WHEREAS, The people of Texas are fortunate to reside in a vast | ||
state that encompasses numerous ecosystems and a rich assortment of | ||
plant and animal life; and | ||
WHEREAS, Ranging from the lush forests of East Texas to the | ||
majestic desert landscape of the Big Bend, from the windswept | ||
grasslands of the Panhandle to the barrier islands of the Gulf | ||
Coast, these habitats are home to countless species of trees and | ||
other vegetation; they are also populated by an immense variety of | ||
wildlife, including such signature Texas animals as the javelina, | ||
the western diamondback rattlesnake, the roadrunner, and the | ||
armadillo, as well as such impressive and rarely seen creatures as | ||
the mountain lion, the black bear, and the peregrine falcon; and | ||
WHEREAS, These resources benefit the state in many ways; | ||
Texans young and old have abundant opportunities to enjoy | ||
recreational pursuits and to learn about the wonders of the natural | ||
world, and the great Texas outdoors contributes to economic | ||
vitality as well; visitors are drawn to the state for fishing, | ||
hunting, birding, hiking, boating, and myriad other activities that | ||
boost tourism and create jobs; and | ||
WHEREAS, The diverse plants, animals, and habitats of the | ||
Lone Star State are a source of great pride to the people of Texas, | ||
and it is indeed appropriate to celebrate this rich heritage and to | ||
highlight the importance of preserving it for future generations; | ||
now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas | ||
hereby designate November as Texas Wildlife and Conservation Month; | ||
and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section | ||
391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect | ||
until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally | ||
passed by the legislature. | ||
Kuempel | ||
______________________________ | ______________________________ | |
President of the Senate | Speaker of the House | |
I certify that H.C.R. No. 77 was adopted by the House on May | ||
6, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 138, Nays 1, 2 present, not | ||
voting. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||
I certify that H.C.R. No. 77 was adopted by the Senate on May | ||
17, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Secretary of the Senate | ||
APPROVED: __________________ | ||
Date | ||
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Governor |