SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 217
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the Energy Council on the occasion of the
  organization's 50th anniversary; and
         WHEREAS, Reliable and consistent energy is fundamental to
  economic stability and global security, and the steady supply of
  oil and gas is essential to sustain current consumer demands and
  to ensure energy independence; and
         WHEREAS, The Energy Council was established in 1975 as a
  nonpartisan forum for legislators in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas,
  Oklahoma, and New Mexico to learn and collaborate on energy
  policy and issues relevant to their constituents; the council has
  expanded to include 14 member states and the Canadian Provinces
  of Alberta and Saskatchewan that actively participate in the
  development of state and federal energy and environmental
  policy; and
         WHEREAS, The Energy Council helps to inform lawmakers
  about economic markets and emerging technology and practices
  relating to an evolving energy landscape; its members utilize
  their knowledge of global trends and policies to formulate
  effective policy and to foster a comprehensive understanding of
  energy and the environment; and
         WHEREAS, For half a century, the Energy Council has
  remained at the forefront of discourse on energy generation and
  policy that shape Americans' daily lives, and its members are
  truly deserving of recognition for upholding its commitment to
  informed energy policy leadership; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the Energy
  Council and extend to them congratulations on the organization's
  50th anniversary; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the council as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Schwertner
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 6, 2025.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate