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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The year 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the |
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Texas A&M Forest Service; and |
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WHEREAS, Established by the 34th Texas Legislature in 1915, |
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the TFS is the first state forestry agency in the nation to be part |
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of a land grant institution; it holds as its mission the |
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preservation of the state's trees, forests, and related natural |
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resources, and it has led the way in sustainability and |
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conservation, forestry education, and wildfire suppression; with |
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protection against wildfires as one of its most important goals, |
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the agency provides grants to train and equip firefighters and |
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helps direct regional incident management teams in times of such |
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disasters; and |
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WHEREAS, The TFS is further dedicated to the beautification |
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of the Lone Star State; its forestry research has contributed |
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significantly to the health and productivity of our woodlands, and |
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its field offices work with their communities to plant and care for |
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trees; the agency also assists landowners with responsible forest |
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management and supports the forest industry; and |
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WHEREAS, Beginning with the early efforts of a few forest |
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patrolmen on horseback in East Texas a century ago, the TFS has made |
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great strides in ensuring the safety of our citizens and property |
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and in preserving the scenic landscape for which Texas is so justly |
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renowned; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Texas |
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A&M Forest Service and extend to all those associated with the |
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agency sincere best wishes for continued success with their |
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important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the TFS as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |