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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas Forestry Association is convening a Forest |
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Summit in Nacogdoches on October 21, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, This meeting will provide a valuable opportunity for |
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elected officials, community leaders, forestland owners, and |
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industry professionals to address issues concerning the future of |
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the forest resources and forest industry in East Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, The forest industry has played a vital role in the |
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economic life of Texas since the latter decades of the 19th century; |
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today, this industry demonstrates its commitment to sound forest |
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management and conservation principles by replanting more than 100 |
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million trees annually; in addition, timber companies manage their |
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lands so as to provide wildlife habitat and recreational |
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opportunities, and they lead the way in recycling efforts; and |
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WHEREAS, In the coming years, the worldwide demand for wood |
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and paper products is projected to increase, as is the need for |
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biomass as a source of energy and transportation fuel; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Forestry Association recognizes that good |
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stewardship programs, such as the Sustainable Forestry Initiative |
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and the American Tree Farm System, must be maintained in order to |
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establish new markets for wood and paper products and to provide a |
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secure, productive future for the East Texas forest industry; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, the Texas Forestry Association has |
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played an instrumental role in fostering the health of Texas |
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forests and the vigor of the multifaceted industry that they |
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support, and this organization is to be commended for its dynamic |
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leadership in this critical arena; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the convening of the 2009 Forest |
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Summit by the Texas Forestry Association and extend to all those |
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involved in this conference sincere best wishes for a productive |
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forum; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Texas Forestry Association as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |