H.R. No. 347 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, A cherished artery of trade that historically has 1-2 played an important role in the vital economic development of 1-3 Texas, Galveston Bay will be formally recognized for its 1-4 significance as an irreplaceable natural resource at this year's 1-5 Bay Day celebration at the historic Sylvan Beach park during the 1-6 official Galveston Bay Weekend, scheduled for June 12 and 13; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Providing access to the ports of Galveston, Houston, 1-8 and Texas City, Galveston Bay has served as a major center for the 1-9 distribution of goods from around the world and has contributed to 1-10 these warm coastal communities' continued growth and prosperity; 1-11 benefiting from the wealth funneling through this natural channel, 1-12 the entire bay area continues to thrive as a valuable cultural and 1-13 economic center; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Today, Galveston Bay remains a critically important 1-15 natural resource of tremendous value, providing a vast array of 1-16 commercial, recreational, and ecological benefits to all the 1-17 citizens of Texas and has been declared a Nationally Significant 1-18 Estuary by the United States Congress; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Tourists from all over the state and nation flock to 1-20 Galveston Bay, seeking both relaxation and excitement through the 1-21 many activities the water offers; whether fishing for any of the 1-22 area's common species, such as flounder, speckled trout, redfish, 1-23 croaker, tarpon, sheepshead, or catfish, or simply basking in the 1-24 warmth of the Texas sun by the water's edge, Texans recognize 2-1 Galveston Bay as a unique Texas treasure that must be treated with 2-2 care to preserve its charm and environmental integrity for 2-3 generations to come; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby recognize June 12 and 13, 1993, as Galveston Bay 2-6 Weekend and formally acknowledge the significant contributions 2-7 Galveston Bay has made to the continued development and prosperity 2-8 of this state. 2-9 of this state. 2-10 Jackson 2-11 H.R. No. 347 2-12 _______________________________ 2-13 Speaker of the House 2-14 I certify that H.R. No. 347 was adopted by the House on March 2-15 4, 1993, by a non-record vote. 2-16 _______________________________ 2-17 Chief Clerk of the House