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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 460

	WHEREAS, On March 23, 2005, the Texas Forestry Association 
is sponsoring a seedling giveaway near the south steps of the 
State Capitol in order to promote public awareness of forestry 
and the importance of the state's timber resources; and
	WHEREAS, Every year, to meet their goal of maintaining 
sustainable forests for future Texans, the forest industry and 
family forest owners replenish the state's forest lands by 
planting more than 100 million seedlings; and
	WHEREAS, Forests cover more than 12 million acres of Texas 
land and provide more than 91,000 jobs, a payroll of more than 
$2.3 billion, and a total economic impact of more than $22 
billion, making timber the third most valuable agricultural crop 
statewide; in East Texas, where 43 counties compose the forest 
heartland of the state, timber is the number-one-ranking 
agricultural commodity; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Forestry Association strives to ensure 
that abundant forests will continue to be a dependable resource 
for the citizens of Texas, and its work has contributed 
immeasurably to the economic vitality of the Lone Star State; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby recognize the Texas Forestry Association 
on the occasion of its March 23, 2005, seedling giveaway at the 
State Capitol and commend its president, Joy Purfurst, and the 
members of the association for their excellent stewardship of one 
of the state's greatest natural resources; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for the Texas Forestry Association as an expression of 
high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Staples




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 23, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate