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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. |