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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The city of Leon Valley in Bexar County is dedicated |
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to responsible environmental stewardship, and in March 2013, it |
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earned designation as a "Tree City USA"; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation and operated |
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locally by Texas A&M Forest Service, the Tree City USA program |
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recognizes communities that demonstrate an ongoing commitment to |
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urban forestry; qualifying cities must create a tree board or |
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department, implement a tree care ordinance, support a substantial |
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community forestry program, and observe Arbor Day with a formal |
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proclamation; and |
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WHEREAS, One of only 73 Texas communities to receive this |
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designation, Leon Valley has in recent years undertaken a variety |
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of important measures to reduce, reuse, and recycle and to expand |
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its green spaces; among them is "El Verde by 2020," a comprehensive |
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plan for sustainability that includes increasing the city's tree |
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canopy with an initiative to plant 10,000 trees in 10 years, |
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promoting green building construction, reducing water usage, and |
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making city government carbon neutral by 2020; in addition, |
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officials have updated the city's tree preservation regulations and |
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set aside a date in February to celebrate "Earthwise Living Day" as |
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an occasion to raise awareness of earth-friendly habits; and |
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WHEREAS, Trees not only provide shade and beauty but also |
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enhance the quality of life for area residents, and Leon Valley has |
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distinguished itself with its many endeavors to ensure the |
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community has plentiful trees and other natural resources that can |
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be enjoyed for many generations to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the city of Leon Valley on securing |
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the title of "Tree City USA" and commend Mayor Chris Riley, the |
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members of the Leon Valley City Council, and all those involved in |
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the city's urban forestry and environmental programs for their |
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continued support and promotion of green initiatives. |
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Rodriguez of Bexar |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1828 was adopted by the House on May |
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8, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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