By:  Turner                                     S.R. No. 1179
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, Champion International Corporation was awarded
    1-3  the Conservation Achievement Award by the Sportsmen Conservationists
    1-4  of Texas on April 14, 1993, for its remarkable contributions to the
    1-5  conservation of our state's wildlife and environment; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Located in Huntsville, Texas, Champion
    1-7  International Corporation was recognized as Forest Conservationist
    1-8  of the Year for its "Special Places in the Forest" program which
    1-9  sets aside areas chosen for their uniqueness, beauty, and history;
   1-10  and
   1-11        WHEREAS, The company owns one million acres in 32
   1-12  East Texas counties and operates two newsprint mills and two
   1-13  plywood plants; under its unique program 12 sites have been chosen
   1-14  for protection in eight counties; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, These magnificent areas include Beech-Magnolia
   1-16  Canyons, Blue Heron Rookery, The Oyster Reefs, and a series of
   1-17  maintained woodland trails for recreation; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, Managing its land for timber, recreation,
   1-19  watershed, and wildlife, Champion International Corporation
   1-20  initiated a program whereby companies owning rights-of-way across
   1-21  company land provide seed, lime, and fertilizer; hunting clubs
   1-22  leasing from the company provide annual mowing and year-round
   1-23  maintenance; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, The company has identified and prioritized
    2-2  sites on its timberlands suitable for waterfowl habitat enhancement
    2-3  and has worked with federal agencies and the statewide WHAT Ducks!
    2-4  organization to complete work on six sites; each year additional
    2-5  sites will be added; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, Affiliated with the National Wildlife Federation
    2-7  and the Texas Wildlife Foundation, the Sportsmen Conservationists
    2-8  of Texas recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations for
    2-9  their work to help secure our natural treasures for generations to
   2-10  come; and
   2-11        WHEREAS, The awards program is intended to encourage
   2-12  increased interest and activities in the wise management of natural
   2-13  resources and the control of environmental degradation; now,
   2-14  therefore, be it
   2-15        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-16  73rd Legislature, hereby express its profound gratitude to the
   2-17  Champion International Corporation for its magnificent efforts to
   2-18  preserve and protect some of the most beautiful areas of our state
   2-19  for the enjoyment of all our citizens now and in the future; and,
   2-20  be it further
   2-21        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-22  the distinguished group as an expression of the admiration and
   2-23  appreciation of the Texas Senate.
   2-24                                 _____________________________________
   2-25                                        President of the Senate
    3-1                                      I hereby certify that the
    3-2                                 above Resolution was adopted by
    3-3                                 the Senate on May 30, 1993.
    3-4                                 _____________________________________
    3-5                                        Secretary of the Senate
    3-6                                 _____________________________________
    3-7                                         Member, Texas Senate