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                                                                  H.R. No. 280



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On March 18, 2003, the Texas Forestry Association 
(TFA) is sponsoring a hardwood seedling giveaway near the south 
steps of the State Capitol in order to promote public awareness of 
forestry and the importance of the state's timber resources; and
	WHEREAS, Every year, to meet their goal of maintaining 
sustainable forests for future Texans, the forest industry and 
nonindustrial, private landowners replenish the state's 
forestlands by planting more than 100 million seedlings; and
	WHEREAS, Forests cover more than 12 million acres of Texas 
land and provide more than 91,000 jobs, a payroll of more than $2.3 
billion, and a total economic impact of more than $22 billion, 
making timber the third most valuable agricultural crop statewide; 
in East Texas, where 43 counties compose the forest heartland of the 
state, timber is the number-one-ranking agricultural commodity; 
and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Forestry Association strives to ensure 
that abundant forests will continue to be a dependable resource for 
the citizens of Texas, and its work has contributed immeasurably to 
the economic vitality of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize the Texas Forestry Association on the 
occasion of its March 18, 2003, seedling giveaway at the State 
Capitol and commend the members of the association for their 
excellent stewardship of one of the state's greatest natural 
resources; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Texas Forestry Association as an expression of 
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                      McReynolds

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 280 was adopted by the House on March 
18, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House