SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1020

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited for its efforts in
conserving, protecting, and restoring North America's cold-water 
fisheries and their watersheds for future generations; and
	WHEREAS, Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited is the largest 
chapter of Trout Unlimited in the world, boasting 4,800 members 
in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited is one of the 
oldest, continuously active conservation organizations in Texas; 
it was created in 1968 after the successful introduction of 
rainbow trout in the Guadalupe River; and
	WHEREAS, The organization cooperates with Texas Parks and 
Wildlife by annually stocking $45,000 worth of rainbow and brown 
trout in the Guadalupe River; and
	WHEREAS, Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited contracts with 
the Blanco River Authority to maintain a minimum in-stream flow 
from unallocated water in Canyon Lake, which benefits the trout 
fishery and improves opportunities for water recreation; and
	WHEREAS, Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited contributes 
significantly to the local economy as a result of its stocking 
program and the contractual flows that encourage the recreational
use of the river; and
	WHEREAS, Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited educates the public
by teaching fly-fishing skills and by introducing the sport to 
children in the classroom; it sponsors scientific studies of the 
Guadalupe River for better management of trout potential; and
	WHEREAS, This nonprofit organization promotes "catch and release"
as the fundamental tenet of conservation; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby recognize Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited
for its notable achievements and extend to them best wishes in 
their future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this
organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 25, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate