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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1018
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WHEREAS, The Texas Forestry Association is convening a |
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Forest Summit in Nacogdoches on October 21, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, This meeting will provide a valuable opportunity |
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for elected officials, community leaders, forestland owners, and |
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industry professionals to address issues concerning the future |
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of 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 |
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century; today, this industry demonstrates its commitment to |
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sound forest management and conservation principles by |
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replanting more than 100 million trees annually; in addition, |
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timber companies manage their lands so as to provide wildlife |
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habitat and recreational opportunities, and they lead the way in |
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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 |
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good stewardship programs, such as the Sustainable Forestry |
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Initiative and the American Tree Farm System, must be maintained |
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in order to establish new markets for wood and paper products and |
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to provide a secure, productive future for the East Texas forest |
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industry; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, the Texas Forestry Association |
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has 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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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 from the Texas Senate. |
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Nichols |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 26, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |