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By: Ritter H.R. No. 1149

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Water Smart Coalition are visiting the State Capitol on April 4, 2013; and

WHEREAS, A public-private coalition of businesses, trade associations, cities, water suppliers, research organizations, and state and local officials, the Texas Water Smart Coalition was formed to promote voluntary water conservation; the group encourages the adoption of everyday practices that reduce unnecessary use of our state's most vital resource; and

WHEREAS, The coalition offers a consumer education program that provides simple, cost-effective watering and gardening tips, such as checking for leaks, adjusting sprinklers, and using mulch in flower beds, and it shares its important message through a variety of media outlets; and

WHEREAS, Through the efforts of the Texas Water Smart Coalition, individuals and businesses have gained heightened awareness of conservation measures, and surveys indicate that the organization's education program has been effective in helping the public to reduce water usage; and

WHEREAS, Extreme drought has diminished water supplies across the Lone Star State, and conservation is key to ensuring that the needs of a growing population can be met; by expanding knowledge of the many easy ways in which consumers can reduce their use of water, the members of the Texas Water Smart Coalition are helping to promote positive habits that will benefit the state's residents for years to come; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor the Texas Water Smart Coalition and extend to its members sincere best wishes for continued success in their important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the coalition as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.