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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Audubon Texas Day at the State Capitol on February 19, |
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2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Audubon Texas, the state office of the National |
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Audubon Society, is dedicated to the conservation of birds, |
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wildlife, and their habitats across the Lone Star State and has |
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worked tirelessly to protect and restore vital ecosystems for |
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more than a century; and |
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WHEREAS, Audubon Texas leads innovative conservation |
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efforts across the state, including managing a coastal island |
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leasing program that safeguards 177 islands along the Texas |
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coast; the organization operates four nature centers located in |
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Dallas, Cedar Hill, San Antonio, and Brownsville and promotes |
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conservation initiatives that benefit grasslands, wetlands, and |
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urban environments; and |
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WHEREAS, Home to more than 579 bird species, Texas is one |
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of the most ecologically significant states for avian |
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biodiversity, and Audubon Texas' efforts not only protect these |
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species but also bolster the state's economy through ecotourism, |
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birdwatching, and outdoor recreation and generate hundreds of |
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millions of dollars annually; and |
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WHEREAS, The National Audubon Society is celebrating its |
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120th anniversary, which marks more than a century of leadership |
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in bird and habitat conservation across the United States and |
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reaffirms the society's commitment to bipartisan collaboration |
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in crafting policies that support environmental stewardship; and |
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WHEREAS, The mission of Audubon Texas and the National |
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Audubon Society aligns with the principle that sound |
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conservation policies at both the state and federal levels are |
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crucial to ensuring the protection of birds, wildlife, and |
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natural resources for future generations; and |
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WHEREAS, The work of Audubon Texas exemplifies the |
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interconnectedness of conservation efforts and demonstrates that |
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the protection of local habitats directly contributes to |
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national and global environmental resilience; and |
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WHEREAS, Audubon Texas Day at the State Capitol serves as |
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an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the organization's |
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invaluable contributions to conservation and its ongoing efforts |
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to ensure a thriving natural environment for both birds and |
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people in Texas; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 19, 2025, as Audubon |
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Texas Day at the State Capitol and honor the 120th anniversary of |
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the National Audubon Society; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |
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