1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 668
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission will
 1-3     celebrate its 50th anniversary on October 20, 1999; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Since its founding, the commission has provided
 1-5     effective leadership in interjurisdictional fishery resource
 1-6     management among the Gulf states, federal agencies, and the
 1-7     commercial and recreational fishing industries; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, The purpose of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries
 1-9     Commission is to promote better utilization of the marine fisheries
1-10     of the Gulf of Mexico by the development of a cooperative program
1-11     for the sound management of these resources; and
1-12           WHEREAS, The Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission has
1-13     successfully established fisheries management plans for important
1-14     species such as black drum, blue crabs, oysters, and menhaden and
1-15     was instrumental in establishing and revising the Artificial Reef
1-16     Management Plan; and
1-17           WHEREAS, In its capacity as a member state, Texas has greatly
1-18     benefited from the support of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries
1-19     Commission, and it is a privilege to recognize the commission at
1-20     this time; now, therefore, be it
1-21           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-22     76th Legislature, hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the
1-23     Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission and extend to all those
1-24     associated with the commission best wishes for continued success in
 2-1     the management of marine resources for future generations to enjoy;
 2-2     and, be it further
 2-3           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared
 2-4     for the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission as an expression of
 2-5     high regard by the Texas Senate.
 2-6                                                                   Brown
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 2-8                                          President of the Senate
 2-9                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-10                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-11                                  on April 19, 1999.
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2-13                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-15                                           Member, Texas Senate