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78R19312 JHS-D

By:  Merritt                                                      H.R. No. 1764



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, In the wake of the space shuttle Columbia disaster 
on February 1, 2003, thousands of individuals have participated in 
the recovery effort, and the members of the Texas Forest Service are 
particularly deserving of commendation for their role in this 
mammoth undertaking; and
	WHEREAS, Working in conjunction with the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, NASA, and the Environmental Protection Agency, 
Forest Service personnel implemented the mission's Incident 
Command Systems and led all air and ground efforts; they have 
contributed to the detection, collection, and cataloging of much of 
the space shuttle debris; and
	WHEREAS, These dedicated Texans have been instrumental in all 
aspects of the recovery operation, including command, planning, 
logistics, operations, finance, and information services; in 
addition, personnel staffed the Shuttle Material Report Hotline and 
fielded more than 10,000 calls; and
	WHEREAS, Texas Forest Service employees have proved to be an 
invaluable asset in this difficult and dangerous endeavor, and it 
is a privilege to pay tribute to each and every one involved; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend the employees of the Texas Forest 
Service for their role in the recovery of debris from the space 
shuttle Columbia and extend thanks to these noteworthy individuals 
for going above and beyond the call of duty; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the employees of the Texas Forest Service as an 
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.