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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Gulf of Mexico is an ocean basin bounded on the |
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north, northeast, and northwest by the United States, on the south |
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and southwest by Mexico, and on the southeast by Cuba; and |
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WHEREAS, Forming a vibrant region, the five Gulf states, |
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Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, contribute |
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immeasurably to the nation's economy, security, energy, |
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environment, culture, beauty, diversity, and resilience; and |
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WHEREAS, The Gulf of Mexico's watershed covers more than half |
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of the continental United States; all the rivers in Texas drain into |
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the gulf, which sustains diverse flora and fauna, providing food, |
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shelter, and habitat to marine and estuarine organisms, shorebirds, |
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waterfowl, and other wildlife; and |
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WHEREAS, While supporting the nation's seafood industry, the |
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gulf also draws people from across the country and around the world |
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for recreational fishing and all manner of water sports; tourism |
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generates hundreds of billions of dollars each year; and |
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WHEREAS, The Gulf region plays a vital role in our nation's |
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defense and aerospace exploration; moreover, it is crucial to oil, |
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gas, and energy production, as well as import and export trade; if |
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it were a country, the region's economy would rank among the globe's |
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top 10; and |
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WHEREAS, With its combination of commercial activity and |
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natural beauty, the gulf draws a large population to its thousands |
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of miles of shoreline; one of the most culturally diverse regions in |
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the nation, it is home to millions of residents who trace their |
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heritage to different continents and embrace the variety of |
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traditions that converge in this unique place; and |
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WHEREAS, The continued dynamism of the Gulf of Mexico is a |
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matter of tremendous import to the entire nation, and by increasing |
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awareness of the region's myriad treasures and limitless value, we |
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help to ensure a sustainable future; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby recognize 2020 as "The Year to Embrace the Gulf" and |
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encourage all Texans to join in the observance; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Texas secretary of state forward official |
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copies of this resolution to the Capitol press corps. |
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Hunter |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 140 was adopted by the House on May |
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10, 2019, by the following vote: Yeas 137, Nays 2, 2 present, not |
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voting. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 140 was adopted by the Senate on May |
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22, 2019, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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APPROVED: __________________ |
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Governor |