H.R. No. 316
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, The Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi is an
  outstanding institution that is committed to connecting people with
  nature and promoting conservation of the Gulf of Mexico; and
         WHEREAS, After two decades of planning, TSA first opened its
  doors in 1990 with an original exhibit on the Gulf of Mexico; over
  the years, numerous permanent and special exhibits have been
  introduced that allow spectators to see stingrays, bottlenose
  dolphins, a live bald eagle, and an underwater view of the habitat
  that forms around oil-drilling platforms; and
         WHEREAS, This exemplary private, nonprofit organization also
  contributes to the community through a wide range of education and
  conservation programs and by offering field trips and summer camps;
  the aquarium features an artificial fossil dig site, and in 2017,
  the Caribbean Journey exhibit opened; and
         WHEREAS, The Wildlife Rescue and Recovery Program was
  established more than 20 years ago and is an important part of the
  aquarium's mission; through the years, the program has treated
  thousands of distressed birds, reptiles, and marine mammals; most
  often the program cares for shorebirds and birds of prey, but the
  group has also provided care to sea turtles, dolphins, and
  manatees; and
         WHEREAS, The Texas State Aquarium has received multiple
  awards for its work, including the prestigious Pinnacle Award from
  the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration; and
         WHEREAS, By encouraging Texans to appreciate the diversity
  and vulnerability of marine life, the aquarium is making a
  significant contribution to the Lone Star State, and the efforts
  and achievements of all involved in this worthy endeavor indeed
  merit special commendation; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize February 13, 2019, as Texas State
  Aquarium Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those associated
  with the aquarium sincere best wishes for continued success; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the Texas State Aquarium as an expression of high
  regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Hunter
  Herrero
 
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Guerra Oliverson
 
Allen Guillen Ortega
 
Allison Gutierrez Pacheco
 
Anchia Harless Paddie
 
Anderson Harris Parker
 
Ashby Hefner Patterson
 
Bailes Hernandez Paul
 
Beckley Herrero Perez
 
Bell of Kaufman Hinojosa Phelan
 
Bell of Montgomery Holland Price
 
Bernal Howard Ramos
 
Biedermann Huberty Raney
 
Blanco Hunter Raymond
 
Bohac Israel Reynolds
 
Bonnen of Galveston E. Johnson of Dallas Rodriguez
 
Bowers J. Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
 
Buckley Johnson of Harris Rose
 
Bucy Kacal Rosenthal
 
Burns King of Hemphill Sanford
 
Burrows King of Parker Schaefer
 
Button King of Uvalde Shaheen
 
Cain Klick Sheffield
 
Calanni Krause Sherman, Sr.
 
Canales Kuempel Shine
 
Capriglione Lambert Smith
 
Clardy Landgraf Smithee
 
Cole Lang Springer
 
Coleman Larson Stephenson
 
Collier Leach Stickland
 
Cortez Leman Stucky
 
Craddick Longoria Swanson
 
Cyrier Lozano Talarico
 
Darby Lucio III Thierry
 
Davis of Dallas Martinez Thompson of Brazoria
 
Davis of Harris Martinez Fischer Thompson of Harris
 
Dean Metcalf Tinderholt
 
Deshotel Meyer Toth
 
Dominguez Meza Turner of Dallas
 
Dutton Middleton Turner of Tarrant
 
Farrar Miller VanDeaver
 
Fierro Minjarez Vo
 
Flynn Moody Walle
 
Frank Morrison White
 
Frullo Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
 
Geren Murphy Wray
 
Gervin-Hawkins Murr Wu
 
Goldman Neave Zedler
 
González of Dallas Nevárez Zerwas
 
González of El Paso Noble Zwiener
 
Goodwin
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 316 was adopted by the House on February
  13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House