SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 306
         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 North America, 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 Guadalupe-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, 81st
  Legislature, hereby recognize Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited
  for its notable achievements and extend to the members of the
  organization best wishes for success 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
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 25, 2009.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate