Bill Text: TX HR1628 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating Earth Day on April 22, 2013.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-04-23 - Reported enrolled [HR1628 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-HR1628-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 1628 | ||
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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 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 83rd Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby commemorate Earth Day on April 22, 2013, and | ||
| encourage all Texans to defend and maintain our precious resources | ||
| for future generations to enjoy. | ||
| Anchia | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 1628 was adopted by the House on April | ||
| 22, 2013, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
