H.R. No. 1465



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The city of Parker has distinguished itself as a top 
community in the State of Texas for recycling; and
	WHEREAS, On April 2, 2005, residents demonstrated their 
commitment to the environment during Texas Trash-Off Day, when more 
than 250 volunteers helped to clean up 19 miles of this small suburb 
of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex; the city began participating in 
this annual event in 2001, in memory of former Mayor Bill Wade, and 
it continues to bring together friends and neighbors to work in 
concert to improve the city they are proud to call home; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout the year, nearly 70 percent of the city's 
1,500 residents recycle paper, plastic, and other appropriate 
materials, and this environmental ethic is undoubtedly one of the 
reasons Parker was rated the most desirable suburb in Collin County 
by D Magazine; and
	WHEREAS, Sustaining the state's natural resources requires 
the responsibility and determination of its citizens, and the 
residents of Parker realize the value of conserving as individuals 
and as a community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the city of Parker for its outstanding 
performance during Texas Trash-Off Day and commend area residents 
for their commitment to recycling.

                                                                      Laubenberg

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1465 was adopted by the House on May 
9, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House