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