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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi is an |
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outstanding institution that is committed to connecting people with |
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nature and promoting conservation of the Gulf of Mexico; and |
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WHEREAS, After two decades of planning, TSA first opened its |
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doors in 1990 with an original exhibit on the Gulf of Mexico; over |
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the years, numerous permanent and special exhibits have been |
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introduced that allow spectators to see stingrays, bottlenose |
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dolphins, a live bald eagle, and an underwater view of the habitat |
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that forms around oil-drilling platforms; and |
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WHEREAS, This exemplary private, nonprofit organization also |
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contributes to the community through a wide range of education and |
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conservation programs and by offering field trips and summer camps; |
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the aquarium features an artificial fossil dig site, and in 2017, |
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the Caribbean Journey exhibit opened; and |
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WHEREAS, The Wildlife Rescue and Recovery Program was |
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established more than 20 years ago and is an important part of the |
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aquarium's mission; through the years, the program has treated |
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thousands of distressed birds, reptiles, and marine mammals; most |
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often the program cares for shorebirds and birds of prey, but the |
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group has also provided care to sea turtles, dolphins, and |
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manatees; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas State Aquarium has received multiple |
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awards for its work, including the prestigious Pinnacle Award from |
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the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration; and |
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WHEREAS, By encouraging Texans to appreciate the diversity |
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and vulnerability of marine life, the aquarium is making a |
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significant contribution to the Lone Star State, and the efforts |
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and achievements of all involved in this worthy endeavor indeed |
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merit special commendation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 13, 2019, as Texas State |
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Aquarium Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those associated |
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with the aquarium sincere best wishes for continued success; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Texas State Aquarium as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |