SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 721

	WHEREAS, The Texas Environmental Excellence Awards are 
being presented May 3, 2005, 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-winning Texans 
involved in small and large businesses, government, 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 2005 Texas Environmental Excellence Awards 
recipients are Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, IdleAire 
Technologies Corporation, H-E-B Grocery Company, University of Texas
Medical Branch, EnvirGLAS Products, Inc., Tom Green County Water 
Control & Improvement District No. 1, City of Laredo, Clear Creek 
Environmental Foundation, Highland Lakes Elementary School, and 
Hannah Marie Greer; and
	WHEREAS, These winners also share 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, hereby recognize May 3, 2005, 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.
                                                                      Armbrister




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 3, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate