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                                                                  H.R. No. 980



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Texas is blessed with an abundant supply of 
freshwater from both surface and underground sources, including 
rivers, streams, aquifers, wells, and springs, and as the 
population of the Lone Star State continues to grow, so too do the 
demands placed on this vital natural resource; and
	WHEREAS, To highlight this issue at the national level, the 
American Water Works Association has for many years sponsored, in 
partnership with more than a dozen educational, professional, and 
nonprofit groups, an annual Drinking Water Week campaign; this year 
this event will be observed May 4-10, 2003, and the State of Texas 
is proud to join with communities and states across the country, as 
well as with federal agencies, in recognizing the need for 
continued vigilance in the protection of public water supplies; and
	WHEREAS, All aspects of our quality of life are directly 
related to the availability of clean and plentiful water; potable 
water is essential to the survival of all living creatures, and it 
is in the best interests of all Texas businesses, whether related to 
tourism, sports, commerce, or industry, to lead the way in finding 
new ways to conserve and safeguard this truly precious commodity; 
and
	WHEREAS, The continued prosperity and viability of the State 
of Texas will be determined by the decisions we make today, as well 
as in the future, regarding water rights, water treatment, and 
water quality issues, and both public officials and private 
citizens have a duty to preserve this important natural resource 
for the generations to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize May 4-10, 2003, as Texas Drinking 
Water Week and encourage all Texans to protect and conserve our 
state's invaluable and irreplaceable water resources.

                                                                        Campbell

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 980 was adopted by the House on May 1, 
2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House