By Hawley H.R. No. 39 77R3582 MJS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The city of Kenedy in Karnes County is a charming 1-2 community that is known throughout South Texas for its colorful 1-3 history and close association with the Texas horned lizard; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The town enjoys the unique distinction of having the 1-5 largest known population of federally protected Texas horned 1-6 lizards, and Kenedy residents have embraced the responsibilities of 1-7 coexistence with this remarkable species; and 1-8 WHEREAS, To that end, they are keenly aware of landscaping, 1-9 pest control, and other decisions affecting the creature's habitat 1-10 and are working in conjunction with the Horned Lizard Conservation 1-11 Society to conduct research on the lizard with the goal of 1-12 incorporating the results of that research into an academic 1-13 curriculum; and 1-14 WHEREAS, In addition, residents have formed the Horned Toad 1-15 Club of Kenedy, which is open to anyone having an interest in the 1-16 species; the goals of this estimable organization include promoting 1-17 conservation and preservation of Texas horned lizards, establishing 1-18 a habitat site and a library, erecting a museum, and conducting 1-19 survey and research work; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Texas horned lizards are part of the rich heritage 1-21 and culture of Kenedy and, indeed, all of the Lone Star State, and 1-22 it is fitting to accord the city official recognition of its 1-23 special status; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby recognize Kenedy as the Horned Lizard Capital of 2-2 Texas and commend the citizens of Kenedy for their continued 2-3 efforts to enhance the public's understanding and appreciation of 2-4 this uniquely Texan protected species.