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  H.R. No. 226
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, February 2, 2013, marks 42 years since the adoption
  of the Convention on Wetlands, and mindful citizens from Texas and
  around the globe will take part in activities to raise awareness of
  this vital natural resource; and
         WHEREAS, The Convention on Wetlands of International
  Importance, known as the Ramsar Convention, is an intergovernmental
  treaty that provides the framework for national action and
  international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of
  wetlands and their resources; each year since 1997, governments,
  nongovernmental organizations, and conservationists have
  celebrated the anniversary to increase understanding about the
  value of wetlands; and
         WHEREAS, There are more than 300 miles of coastline and
  millions of acres of wetlands in Texas; this critical terrain is
  invaluable to wildlife and humans both, as among its functions are
  flood control, water filtration, and nutrient cycling, as well as
  serving as a reproductive environment for birds and fishes; in
  addition, the shorelines, lakes, swamps, and marshes of the Lone
  Star State stabilize carbon dioxide levels and provide
  opportunities for recreation; and
         WHEREAS, The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has
  indicated that about half of Texas' historic wetlands acreage has
  been developed for housing, industry, and other uses; with the
  observance of World Wetlands Day, Texans affirm the significance of
  these habitats and commit to protecting them for the benefit of all;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize February 2, 2013, as World Wetlands
  Day and encourage residents throughout the state to learn more
  about these important ecosystems.
 
  Farrar
 
 
Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
 
Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
 
Alonzo Gooden Otto
 
Alvarado Guerra Paddie
 
Anchia Guillen Parker
 
Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
 
Ashby Harless Perez
 
Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
 
Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
 
Bohac Herrero Pickett
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
 
Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
 
Branch Huberty Raney
 
Burkett Hughes Ratliff
 
Burnam Hunter Raymond
 
Button Isaac Reynolds
 
Callegari Johnson Riddle
 
Canales Kacal Ritter
 
Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
 
Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
 
Clardy King of Parker Rose
 
Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
 
Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
 
Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
 
Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
 
Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
 
Creighton Krause Simmons
 
Crownover Kuempel Simpson
 
Dale Larson Smith
 
Darby Laubenberg Smithee
 
Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
 
J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
 
S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
 
Deshotel Longoria Strama
 
Dukes Lozano Taylor
 
Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
 
Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
 
Elkins Martinez Toth
 
Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
 
Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
 
Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
 
Farrar Miles Villalba
 
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
 
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
 
Frank Moody Walle
 
Frullo Morrison White
 
Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
 
Giddings Murphy Wu
 
Goldman Naishtat Zedler
 
Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 226 was adopted by the House on February
  4, 2013, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House