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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 468
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WHEREAS, The State of Texas leads the nation in oil and |
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natural gas production, pipeline miles, and refining capacity, |
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all of which have led to an unprecedented level of American |
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energy security; in 2016, America's net imports of crude oil hit |
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a 20-year low; and |
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WHEREAS, Proud energy supporters are celebrating the 1st |
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Texas Energy Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 22, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, The oil and natural gas industry creates |
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high-paying jobs and generates revenue, including $9.4 billion |
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in taxes and royalties during fiscal year 2016 that directly |
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funded our schools, roads, and emergency services; and |
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WHEREAS, Many Texas oil and natural gas companies are |
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leading the way to develop new technologies that are reducing |
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water consumption, expanding water reuse, and increasing the use |
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of naturally occurring saltwater, or brackish water, in their |
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operations; and |
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WHEREAS, Thanks to innovation and advances in technology, |
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carbon dioxide emissions associated with energy production |
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dropped 12 percent between 2005 and 2015, and today, natural gas |
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production has the smallest carbon footprint compared to all |
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other traditional fuel sources; and |
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WHEREAS, Even as oil and natural gas production have |
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skyrocketed, methane levels have remained flat as oil and natural |
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gas 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, life-saving devices, and more; and |
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WHEREAS, Thanks to fracking, Texas is the nation's number |
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one producer of oil and natural gas, and the United States is the |
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world's leader in oil and natural gas production; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize March 22, 2017, as Texas Energy Day |
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at the Capitol and extend to all energy supporters best wishes |
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for a memorable day. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 22, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |