H.R. No. 1066

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Members of the International Code Council, along with local, state, and federal officials, help create and implement the highest quality codes to protect the buildings in which we live, learn, work, worship, and play, and building safety and fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders, laborers, and others in the construction industry are vigilant in their efforts to ensure that our structures are safe; and

WHEREAS, The council's International Codes are the most widely adopted building safety, energy, and fire prevention codes in the nation; used by most cities, counties, and states, these modern building codes include safeguards to protect the public from natural disasters, including hurricanes, tornadoes, snowstorms, wildfires, and earthquakes; and

WHEREAS, During Building Safety Month, the International Code Council is bringing public attention to the critical role that local code officials play in preventing injuries and deaths from fires and accidents; and

WHEREAS, The theme for this year's Building Safety Month is "Code Officials Keep You Safe"; the campaign encourages all Americans to learn more about the importance of green and resilient building, pool, spa, and hot tub safety, backyard safety, and new technologies in the construction industry; and

WHEREAS, The safety and stability of our buildings is critically important, and Building Safety Month brings much-needed attention to the professionals who provide the essential services of implementing the International Codes and protecting our lives and property; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby recognize May 2013 as Building Safety Month.

S. Davis of Harris

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1066 was adopted by the House on March 27, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House