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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 474
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WHEREAS, The Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities Partnership |
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has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to improving the quality |
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of life for residents of the Central Texas region; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 2009, the Cen-Tex partnership |
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serves as a forum in which representatives of Fort Hood and the |
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neighboring cities of Belton, Copperas Cove, Gatesville, Harker |
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Heights, Killeen, Lampasas, Nolanville, and Salado come together |
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to develop and implement sustainability efforts that enhance |
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economic vitality while protecting human health and natural |
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resources; and |
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WHEREAS, The partnership promotes environmentally sound |
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practices through such events as the Fort Hood Earth Fest, |
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Gatesville Earth Day, and the Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Eco |
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Harvest; on April 24, 2023, in Salado, the Fort Hood garrison |
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commander and mayors from partner cities are gathering in |
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recognition of Sustainable Environment Month and to honor |
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individuals and organizations with Environmental Ambassador |
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Awards; schools involved in the Youth Environmental Ambassadors! |
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program will also be recognized; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities |
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Partnership are working to build an even brighter future for the |
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communities of Central Texas, and their exemplary efforts truly |
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merit special recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities |
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Partnership for its contributions to the region and extend to all |
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those associated with the initiative sincere best wishes for |
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continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for the group as an expression of high regard from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Flores |
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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 April 25, 2023. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |