Bill Text: TX HR1289 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating Earth Day on April 22, 2016.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-04-14 - Reported enrolled [HR1289 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-HR1289-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 1289 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Millions of Americans from across the country joined | ||
| together to celebrate the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, | ||
| rallying around the idea of protecting the environment for future | ||
| generations; and | ||
| WHEREAS, More than four and a half decades later, this | ||
| special day provides a welcome occasion for all Texans to reflect on | ||
| the diverse landscapes and vibrant beauty of our state and to renew | ||
| our commitment to preserving its water, air, land, and wildlife; | ||
| from the arid desert landscape of West Texas and the hills, rivers, | ||
| and lakes of Central Texas to the rich forests of East Texas, plains | ||
| of the Panhandle, and unique habitat of the Gulf Coast, the Lone | ||
| Star State is indeed an ecological treasure; and | ||
| WHEREAS, To best honor the environmental legacy of past | ||
| generations of Texans and maintain this natural wealth for | ||
| posterity, it is vital for citizens of the Lone Star State to be | ||
| mindful custodians of our shared resources; and | ||
| WHEREAS, One particularly important objective of Earth Day is | ||
| to support environmental literacy by promoting science, | ||
| technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects in the classroom; | ||
| such training will help to ensure that young Texans have the tools | ||
| they need to understand the challenges facing the planet and | ||
| creatively work toward solutions; and | ||
| WHEREAS, By promoting sustainable consumption, adopting | ||
| measures to conserve energy and water, and laying a foundation for a | ||
| successful clean energy economy, we can embrace our role as | ||
| stewards and work together for the benefit of our great state; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby commemorate Earth Day on April 22, 2016, and | ||
| encourage all Texans to defend and maintain our precious resources | ||
| for future generations to enjoy. | ||
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| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 1289 was adopted by the House on April | ||
| 9, 2015, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
