By:  Jackson                                           H.R. No. 347
       73R5783 LBD-F
                                  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.