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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The conservation, wise use, and proper management of |
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soil and water resources are vital to the well-being of Texas |
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residents; and |
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WHEREAS, Soil and water conservation districts have promoted |
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locally led, voluntary conservation efforts for more than 60 years, |
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providing a practical and democratic organization through which |
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landowners may take the initiative to properly use and protect our |
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precious resources; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, there are 217 conservation districts in |
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Texas, each governed by a board of landowners, and this grassroots |
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network represents more than 1,000 agricultural producers |
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committed to conservation in the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, Districts work with state and federal officials to |
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ensure support for conservation programs, offering a critical link |
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between landowners and government agencies; moreover, districts |
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join more than 100,000 producers in Texas annually to implement |
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conservation practices and programs on private lands; and |
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WHEREAS, By promoting the value of environmental |
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conservation and the need for personal responsibility at the local |
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level, the soil and water conservation districts have had a |
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positive and lasting impact throughout our state; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 8, 2007, as Soil and Water |
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Conservation District Day and commend the men and women who |
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dedicate themselves to safeguarding our natural resources. |