By: Black H.R. No. 490 73R8017 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, One of the functions of the Texas Parks and Wildlife 1-2 Department is to provide outdoor recreational opportunities for all 1-3 Texans through conscientious management and protection of wildlife 1-4 and wildlife habitat, and those dedicated individuals who serve as 1-5 game wardens are indispensable to the agency's coordinated efforts 1-6 to fulfill that function; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1895 as the Fish and Oyster 1-8 Commission, the agency's scope has broadened to encompass the 1-9 preservation, development, and maintenance of the myriad natural 1-10 wonders for which Texas is renowned; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The unceasing efforts of the Texas Parks and 1-12 Wildlife Department to address these vital issues, and in 1-13 particular the efforts of the frontline personnel whose dedication 1-14 to the agency's goals is essential to the fulfillment of its 1-15 purpose, indeed merit the recognition and support of the Texas 1-16 House of Representatives; now, therefore, be it 1-17 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 1-18 Legislature hereby grant the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department 1-19 permission to use the house chamber, in accordance with house rules 1-20 and policies of the Committee on House Administration, on April 9, 1-21 1993, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., provided the house is not in session, 1-22 for the purpose of holding graduation ceremonies for newly instated 1-23 game wardens in a setting appropriate to that important occasion.