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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities Partnership has |
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demonstrated a steadfast commitment to improving the quality of |
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life for residents of the Central Texas region; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 2009, the Cen-Tex partnership serves |
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as a forum in which representatives of Fort Hood and the neighboring |
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cities of Belton, Copperas Cove, Gatesville, Harker Heights, |
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Killeen, Lampasas, Nolanville, and Salado come together to develop |
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and implement sustainability efforts that enhance economic |
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vitality while protecting human health and natural resources; and |
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WHEREAS, The partnership promotes environmentally sound |
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practices through such events as the Fort Hood Earth Fest, |
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Gatesville Earth Day, and the Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Eco |
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Harvest; on April 24, 2023, in Salado, the Fort Hood garrison |
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commander and mayors from partner cities are gathering in |
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recognition of Sustainable Environment Month and to honor |
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individuals and organizations with Environmental Ambassador |
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Awards; schools involved in the Youth Environmental Ambassadors! |
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program will also be recognized; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities |
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Partnership are working to build an even brighter future for the |
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communities of Central Texas, and their exemplary efforts truly |
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merit special recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby commend the Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities Partnership for |
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its contributions to the region and extend to all those associated |
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with the initiative 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 group as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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Senate. |