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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 226
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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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and has contributed greatly to the achievement of an |
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unprecedented level of American energy security; and |
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WHEREAS, The oil and natural gas industry creates |
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high-paying jobs and generates revenue in taxes and royalties that |
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directly fund our schools, roads, and emergency services; this |
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revenue amounted to over $14 billion in fiscal year 2018; and |
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WHEREAS, Proud energy supporters are celebrating Texas |
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Energy Day at the Capitol on February 20, 2019; and |
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WHEREAS, Many Texas oil and natural gas companies are |
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developing new technologies that reduce water use, expand water |
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reuse, and increase the use of naturally occurring salt water, or |
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brackish water, in their operations; and |
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WHEREAS, As a result of innovation and advances in |
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technology and expanded use of natural gas for electricity, |
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carbon dioxide emissions in the United States are at the lowest |
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levels in 20 years, and today, natural gas production has the |
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smallest carbon footprint of all traditional fuel sources; and |
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WHEREAS, Even as oil and natural gas production in Texas |
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has skyrocketed, methane emissions from oil and natural gas |
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systems are down 14 percent as oil and natural gas companies |
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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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the products and materials that we use every day, including |
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plastics, medicines, computers, and life-saving devices; and |
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WHEREAS, Due to the use of hydraulic fracturing, or |
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fracking, Texas is the nation's top producer of oil and natural |
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gas, and the United States is the world's leader in oil and |
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natural gas production; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 20, 2019, as Texas Energy |
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Day at the Capitol and extend to all who have come to celebrate |
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this day best wishes for a productive and enjoyable visit. |
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Birdwell |
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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 February 20, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |