SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 57

	WHEREAS, The Texas Environmental Excellence Awards are 
being presented May 10, 2006, and the presentation 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-winning Texans 
involved in small and large businesses, governments, and 
individual citizenship 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, Incorporated, 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 also sharing their knowledge, 
technology, and expertise to educate Texans as to how they may 
protect the environment in their communities, and their 
leadership will prove vital in preserving our state's natural 
resources for future generations; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th 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 on behalf of the Lone Star State; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
each winner as an expression of high regard from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                         Averitt




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 27, 2006.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate