79S30404 MW-D

By:  Bonnen                                                       H.R. No. 344



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas Environmental Excellence Awards are being 
presented on May 10, 2006, and this auspicious occasion provides a 
fitting opportunity to recognize the proud recipients of these 
prestigious accolades for their dedicated efforts to protect and 
conserve our state's natural resources; and
	WHEREAS, Nominated by a blue ribbon committee and selected by 
the Office of the Governor and the commissioners of the Texas 
Commission on Environmental Quality, these award winners include 
small and large businesses, governmental entities, and individuals 
who have voluntarily endeavored to preserve our state's natural 
resources by preventing pollution, minimizing waste, conserving 
water, reducing energy consumption, and protecting wildlife; and
	WHEREAS, The 2006 Texas Environmental Excellence Awards 
recipients include Austin Energy, American Airlines, 
Abitibi-Consolidated, Inc., Brazos River Authority, Texas 
Independent Automotive Association, Texas Water Resources 
Institute, Bamberger Ranch Preserve, Goodwill Industries of 
Central Texas, Weslaco High School, and Brent Evans; and
	WHEREAS, These winners are committed to sharing their 
knowledge, technology, and expertise to inform Texans about ways to 
protect the environment in their communities, and their leadership 
in this regard will prove vital to preserving the Lone Star State's 
natural resources for future generations; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize May 10, 2006, as 
Texas Environmental Excellence Awards Day at the State Capitol and 
commend the award recipients for their exemplary efforts to 
preserve the environment and to educate their fellow Texans; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for each winner as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.