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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, February 2, 2013, marks 42 years since the adoption |
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of the Convention on Wetlands, and mindful citizens from Texas and |
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around the globe will take part in activities to raise awareness of |
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this vital natural resource; and |
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WHEREAS, The Convention on Wetlands of International |
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Importance, known as the Ramsar Convention, is an intergovernmental |
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treaty that provides the framework for national action and |
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international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of |
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wetlands and their resources; each year since 1997, governments, |
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nongovernmental organizations, and conservationists have |
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celebrated the anniversary to increase understanding about the |
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value of wetlands; and |
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WHEREAS, There are more than 300 miles of coastline and |
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millions of acres of wetlands in Texas; this critical terrain is |
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invaluable to wildlife and humans both, as among its functions are |
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flood control, water filtration, and nutrient cycling, as well as |
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serving as a reproductive environment for birds and fishes; in |
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addition, the shorelines, lakes, swamps, and marshes of the Lone |
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Star State stabilize carbon dioxide levels and provide |
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opportunities for recreation; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has |
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indicated that about half of Texas' historic wetlands acreage has |
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been developed for housing, industry, and other uses; with the |
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observance of World Wetlands Day, Texans affirm the significance of |
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these habitats and commit to protecting them for the benefit of all; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 2, 2013, as World Wetlands |
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Day and encourage residents throughout the state to learn more |
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about these important ecosystems. |
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Straus |
M. Gonzalez of El Paso |
Oliveira |
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Allen |
N. Gonzalez of El Paso |
Orr |
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Anderson |
Gutierrez |
Patrick |
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Aycock |
Harper-Brown |
Perry |
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Bell |
Hernandez Luna |
Phillips |
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Bonnen of Brazoria |
Hilderbran |
Pitts |
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Bonnen of Galveston |
Howard |
Price |
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Capriglione |
Keffer |
Rodriguez of Bexar |
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Carter |
King of Hemphill |
Rodriguez of Travis |
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Clardy |
King of Parker |
Rose |
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Coleman |
King of Taylor |
Sanford |
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Collier |
King of Zavala |
Schaefer |
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Cortez |
Klick |
Sheffield of Bell |
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Craddick |
Kolkhorst |
Sheffield of Coryell |
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Crownover |
Kuempel |
Simpson |
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Davis of Dallas |
Lavender |
Springer |
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J. Davis of Harris |
Leach |
Stephenson |
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S. Davis of Harris |
Lewis |
Stickland |
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Dutton |
Lucio III |
Thompson of Brazoria |
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Eiland |
Marquez |
Thompson of Harris |
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Fallon |
Martinez Fischer |
Turner of Collin |
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Farias |
McClendon |
Turner of Harris |
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Farney |
Menendez |
Turner of Tarrant |
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Fletcher |
Miller of Comal |
Villarreal |
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Flynn |
Miller of Fort Bend |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 226 was adopted by the House on February |
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4, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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