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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 668
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WHEREAS, The completion of Rett Reef off the coast of |
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San Leon in Galveston Bay will mark the first oyster restoration |
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reef in Texas established by a private oyster industry member; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Lisa Halili, the founder of the San Leon Oyster |
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Fest (SLOF), first conceived of the idea for Rett Reef to raise |
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awareness of Rett syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder |
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that primarily impacts girls and women and is characterized by |
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slowing development, loss of mobility, and other life-changing |
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symptoms; the Rett Reef project is being made possible through a |
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partnership involving SLOF, Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, |
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Prestige Oysters, The Nature Conservancy, and Texas Sea Grant at |
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Texas A&M University; and |
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WHEREAS, For the creation of Rett Reef, Pier 6 is donating |
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all the shells necessary to help restore a historical sport |
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fishing reef that was destroyed by Hurricane Ike; upon its |
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completion, the nonharvestable oyster reef will span 10 acres, |
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and it will play an instrumental role in improving water quality, |
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attracting fauna, protecting the area from storm surges, and |
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educating the public about the many benefits provided by oyster |
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reefs; in addition, the reef will serve as a habitat for fish and |
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invertebrate species, and anglers will be able to use the reef as |
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a recreational fishing location; and |
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WHEREAS, With its natural beauty and abundant wildlife, |
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the Galveston Bay area is one of the treasures of the Lone Star |
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State, and Rett Reef is sure to be a valuable addition to this |
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vibrant and unique ecosystem; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize Rett Reef in Galveston Bay and |
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extend to all those associated with the reef sincere appreciation |
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for their efforts to bring the project to fruition. |
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Middleton |
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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 May 25, 2023. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |