1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 76 1-3 WHEREAS, The City of Kenedy in Karnes County is a charming 1-4 community that is known throughout South Texas for its colorful 1-5 history and close association with the Texas horned lizard; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The town enjoys the unique distinction of having 1-7 the largest known population of federally protected Texas horned 1-8 lizards, and Kenedy residents have embraced the responsibilities 1-9 of coexistence with this remarkable species; and 1-10 WHEREAS, To that end, they are keenly aware of landscaping, 1-11 pest control, and other decisions affecting the creature's habitat 1-12 and are working in conjunction with the Horned Lizard Conservation 1-13 Society to conduct research on the lizard with the goal of 1-14 incorporating the results of that research into an academic 1-15 curriculum; and 1-16 WHEREAS, In addition, residents have formed the Horned 1-17 Toad Club of Kenedy, which is open to anyone having an interest 1-18 in the species; the goals of this estimable organization include 1-19 promoting conservation and preservation of Texas horned lizards, 1-20 establishing a habitat site and a library, erecting a museum, and 2-1 conducting survey and research work; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Texas horned lizards are part of the rich heritage 2-3 and culture of Kenedy and, indeed, all of the Lone Star State, 2-4 and it is fitting to accord the city official recognition of its 2-5 special status; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 77th Legislature, hereby recognize Kenedy as the Horned Lizard 2-8 Capital of Texas and commend the citizens of Kenedy for their 2-9 continued efforts to enhance the public's understanding and 2-10 appreciation of this uniquely Texan protected species. 2-11 Armbrister 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the above 2-15 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-16 on January 23, 2001. 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate