SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 668
         WHEREAS, The completion of Rett Reef off the coast of
  San Leon in Galveston Bay will mark the first oyster restoration
  reef in Texas established by a private oyster industry member;
  and
         WHEREAS, Lisa Halili, the founder of the San Leon Oyster
  Fest (SLOF), first conceived of the idea for Rett Reef to raise
  awareness of Rett syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder
  that primarily impacts girls and women and is characterized by
  slowing development, loss of mobility, and other life-changing
  symptoms; the Rett Reef project is being made possible through a
  partnership involving SLOF, Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House,
  Prestige Oysters, The Nature Conservancy, and Texas Sea Grant at
  Texas A&M University; and
         WHEREAS, For the creation of Rett Reef, Pier 6 is donating
  all the shells necessary to help restore a historical sport
  fishing reef that was destroyed by Hurricane Ike; upon its
  completion, the nonharvestable oyster reef will span 10 acres,
  and it will play an instrumental role in improving water quality,
  attracting fauna, protecting the area from storm surges, and
  educating the public about the many benefits provided by oyster
  reefs; in addition, the reef will serve as a habitat for fish and
  invertebrate species, and anglers will be able to use the reef as
  a recreational fishing location; and
         WHEREAS, With its natural beauty and abundant wildlife,
  the Galveston Bay area is one of the treasures of the Lone Star
  State, and Rett Reef is sure to be a valuable addition to this
  vibrant and unique ecosystem; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby recognize Rett Reef in Galveston Bay and
  extend to all those associated with the reef sincere appreciation
  for their efforts to bring the project to fruition.
 
  Middleton
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 25, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate