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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Reman Day is taking place on April 13, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, An initiative of the Remanufacturing Industries |
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Council, Reman Day highlights the environmental and economic |
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benefits of remanufacturing; a comprehensive and rigorous |
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industrial process, remanufacturing transforms used, worn, or |
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non-functional products and components to "like new" or "better |
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than new" condition; and |
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WHEREAS, Through remanufacturing, end-of-life goods, or |
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items that are no longer considered useful, are diverted from |
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landfills; the process has been recognized by numerous |
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universities, research institutions, and manufacturers for its |
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positive impact on the environment; and |
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WHEREAS, A 2012 U.S. International Trade Commission report |
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indicated that remanufacturing activities supported at least |
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180,000 full-time jobs in the United States in 2011; it |
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additionally stated that production of remanufactured goods in the |
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U.S. increased by approximately 15 percent from 2009 to 2011 and |
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that export of those goods totaled $11.7 billion in 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Remanufacturing has long played a vital role in |
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furthering the economic prosperity of the Lone Star State, and |
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Reman Day is helping to ensure that future generations of Texans are |
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equipped to carry on that strong tradition of innovation and |
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industry; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby recognize April 13, 2023, as Reman Day and encourage all |
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citizens to learn more about the benefits of remanufacturing. |