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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, April is Landscape Architecture Month, and this |
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occasion provides a fitting opportunity to commemorate the 125th |
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anniversary of the American Society of Landscape Architects; and |
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WHEREAS, Landscape architecture is a multifaceted profession |
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that encompasses the analysis, design, planning, management, and |
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stewardship of the natural and built environment; landscape |
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architects are licensed STEM professionals who play a crucial role |
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in shaping the spaces where people live and work, and their many |
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contributions include designing and creating community |
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masterplans, walkable neighborhoods, multimodal transportation |
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networks, green stormwater systems, and accessible spaces such as |
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public plazas, parks, schools, residential common areas, |
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playgrounds, and trails; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to enhancing the quality of life for |
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residents, landscape architects address issues such as climate |
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change and biodiversity by implementing sustainable design |
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practices and creating resilient and green infrastructure that can |
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withstand and respond to severe weather events; through these |
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efforts, landscape architects help to reduce the burden on state |
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and local funds for disaster recovery; and |
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WHEREAS, A number of higher education institutions feature |
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accredited landscape architecture programs, including The |
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University of Texas at Arlington, The University of Texas at |
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Austin, Texas A&M University, and Texas Tech University; each of |
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these institutions has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to |
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nurturing the next generation of leaders and innovators in |
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landscape architecture in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded on January 4, 1899, the American Society of |
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Landscape Architects has rendered invaluable service to countless |
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professionals in the field of landscape architecture; today, the |
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organization boasts nearly 15,000 members and 49 chapters, |
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representing all 50 states and U.S. territories; and |
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WHEREAS, Landscape architects create inviting and safe |
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spaces that contribute to the economy while simultaneously |
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preserving the environment and ecological systems, and in so doing, |
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they are making immeasurable contributions to the beauty and |
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vitality of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize April 2025 as Landscape Architecture |
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Month and commemorate the 125th anniversary of the American Society |
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of Landscape Architects; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the American Society of Landscape Architects as an |
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expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Shaheen |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 514 was adopted by the House on March |
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13, 2025, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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