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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Proud supporters of energy independence are |
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gathering in Austin to celebrate Texas Energy Day at the State |
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Capitol on February 20, 2019; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas is the number one state in the U.S. for oil and |
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natural gas production, refining capacity, and pipeline miles; |
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moreover, the state has played an important part in helping our |
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nation become the world's leader in oil and gas production, which |
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has created an unprecedented level of American energy security; the |
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oil and gas industry also contributes greatly to the economic |
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well-being of the state by providing high-paying jobs, and in 2018 |
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it generated more than $14 billion in taxes and royalties that |
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helped fund such essential infrastructure as schools, roads, and |
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emergency services; and |
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WHEREAS, The state's preeminent role in energy production has |
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been furthered through the use of fracking and other innovative |
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processes; many Texas oil and natural gas companies are leading the |
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way in developing new technologies designed to reduce water use, |
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expand water reuse, and increase the use of naturally occurring |
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salt water in their operations; and |
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WHEREAS, Because of advances in technology, carbon dioxide |
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emissions in the United States are at the lowest levels in 20 years, |
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and today, natural gas production has the smallest carbon footprint |
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compared to all other traditional fuel sources; moreover, even |
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though oil and natural gas production have skyrocketed, methane |
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emissions from the industry are down 14 percent; 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 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 20, 2019, as Texas Energy Day |
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at the State Capitol and extend to all those taking part in the |
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event sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit to |
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Austin. |