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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, March 22, 2017, is the first Texas Energy Day at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas leads the United States in oil and natural gas |
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production, refining capacity, and pipeline miles, all of which |
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contribute to an unprecedented level of American energy security; |
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in 2016, the country's net imports of crude oil hit a 20-year low, |
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and in fiscal year 2016, the industry generated $9.4 billion in |
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taxes and royalties that directly fund our schools, roads, and |
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emergency services; and |
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WHEREAS, Many Texas oil and natural gas companies are leading |
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the way in developing new technologies designed to reduce water |
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use, expand water reuse, and increase the use of naturally |
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occurring salt water in their operations; and |
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WHEREAS, Thanks to additional innovation and advances in |
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technology, carbon dioxide emissions associated with energy |
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production dropped 12 percent between 2005 and 2015, and today, |
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natural gas production has one of the smallest carbon footprints of |
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traditional fuel sources; moreover, although oil and natural gas |
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production have increased, methane levels have remained flat as |
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companies continuously work to reduce emissions; and |
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WHEREAS, Oil and natural gas are used to make 96 percent of |
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products and materials that we use every day, including plastics, |
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medicines, computers, and more, and the Lone Star State is a vital |
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contributor to the nation's global energy leadership; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 22, 2017, as Texas Energy Day at |
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the State Capitol and extend to the visitors associated with |
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today's event sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable |
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stay in Austin. |
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Darby |
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Allen |
Gonzales of Williamson |
Ortega |
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Alonzo |
González of El Paso |
Paddie |
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Anderson of Dallas |
Guillen |
Perez |
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Anderson of McLennan |
Gutierrez |
Phelan |
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Biedermann |
Howard |
Reynolds |
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Bonnen of Brazoria |
Isaac |
Rodriguez of Bexar |
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Bonnen of Galveston |
Israel |
Rodriguez of Travis |
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Burkett |
Johnson of Dallas |
Romero, Jr. |
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Burns |
Johnson of Harris |
Rose |
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Cain |
King of Hemphill |
Schofield |
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Canales |
King of Parker |
Schubert |
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Capriglione |
King of Uvalde |
Shaheen |
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Cosper |
Landgraf |
Stephenson |
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Davis of Dallas |
Longoria |
Thompson of Brazoria |
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Davis of Harris |
Lozano |
Thompson of Harris |
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Dean |
Lucio III |
Tinderholt |
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Gervin-Hawkins |
Nevárez |
Zedler |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 860 was adopted by the House on March |
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22, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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