H.R. No. 1713

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Texas Environmental Excellence Awards are being presented on May 13, 2009, in honor of citizens, communities, businesses, and organizations that have distinguished themselves through their bold efforts to preserve and protect the environment of Texas; 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, TEEA recipients have voluntarily endeavored to protect our state's natural resources by preventing pollution, minimizing waste, conserving water, reducing energy consumption, and protecting wildlife; and

WHEREAS, The 2009 award winners include Energy Transfer Technologies, Mars Snackfood US LLC, Kimberly-Clark Corporation--Paris Plant, the Texas Department of Transportation, the Boerne Independent School District, the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Build San Antonio Green, the Institute of Environmental and Human Health, Science Rocks U-Wetlands Youth Brigade, and Cliff Etheredge of Roscoe; and

WHEREAS, These environmental pacesetters are also sharing their knowledge, technology, and expertise to educate Texans on how to protect their own communities, further contributing to the preservation of our state's natural resources for future generations; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby recognize May 13, 2009, as Texas Environmental Excellence Awards Day and commend the award recipients for their exemplary efforts in behalf of the Lone Star State; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the 2009 honorees as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Cook

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1713 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House