By Christian H.C.R. No. 120 75R7914 JTR-F HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, Texans have always taken great pride in our state's 1-2 rich bounty of natural resources, and the careful stewardship of 1-3 these precious assets is essential if future generations are to 1-4 benefit from them; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The forest products industry has been at the 1-6 forefront of responsible land use, and with the inauguration of the 1-7 Sustainable Forestry Initiative, the principles of conservation and 1-8 continuity that ensure the future of forestry will be disseminated 1-9 through the ongoing education of landowners, foresters, and 1-10 loggers; the initiative also provides for the monitoring of 1-11 industry adherence to these guidelines; and 1-12 WHEREAS, An essential component of the Texas economy, the 1-13 forest products industry comprises more than 61,000 employees, 1-14 representing nearly six percent of the state's manufacturing 1-15 workforce, and the vital importance of the industry underscores the 1-16 necessity for intelligent management of the state's more than 19 1-17 million acres of forest land; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 1-19 hereby recognize the state's forest products industry for its 1-20 commitment to responsible use of natural resources and commend the 1-21 creation of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative as a means to this 1-22 end.