SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 593

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Texas Water Smart Coalition; and

WHEREAS, The Texas Water Smart Coalition was formed to promote voluntary outdoor water conservation so that consumers, homeowners, and businesses can be a part of the solution in securing Texas' most valuable resource; and

WHEREAS, Texas Water Smart is a public-private coalition of state and local officeholders, businesses, associations, water developers, and research organizations from across the state; and

WHEREAS, the coalition provides a consumer education program of simple and cost-effective watering and gardening tips for homes and businesses; and

WHEREAS, The consumer education program has been successful in raising awareness about the need for water conservation and reports a decrease in at-home water usage among surveyed consumers; and

WHEREAS, The coalition looks forward to continued collaboration and success in helping secure our water resources for generations to come; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby honor the Texas Water Smart Coalition for its excellence in promoting consumer awareness and its commitment to the preservation of our precious resource of water; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the coalition as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Fraser

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 4, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate