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      H.R. No. 444       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Texas State Aquarium Day is taking place at the   State Capitol on March 5, 2025; and          WHEREAS, A private, nonprofit organization located in Corpus   Christi, the Texas State Aquarium is a popular tourist destination   that has helped to build the state's reputation as a national leader   in wildlife resiliency and environmental education; in 2023, the   institution contributed $195 million to the state's economy while   supporting a workforce of more than 1,300 employees; and          WHEREAS, The Texas State Aquarium works to advance wildlife   conservation through its Wildlife Rescue Center, which has emerged   as the largest coastal wildlife rescue facility in Texas and one of   the largest in the United States; to date, the center has   rehabilitated and returned more than 5,000 land and sea animals to   their natural habitats; in addition, the aquarium partners with   multiple state and federal agencies to monitor and manage emergency   wildlife response activities, and it features the nation's only   emergency operations center dedicated to wildlife disaster   preparedness, response, and recovery; and          WHEREAS, The Texas State Aquarium's workforce development   programs have provided educational opportunities to more than 5,100   students, helping to equip the next generation of conservationists   and professionals with the skills they need to become leaders in   their fields; and          WHEREAS, By encouraging Texans to appreciate the beauty,   diversity, and vulnerability of marine life, the Texas State   Aquarium is making a significant contribution to the Lone Star   State, and all those associated with this exemplary institution are   indeed deserving of special recognition for their dedication to   environmental stewardship; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize March 5, 2025, as Texas State Aquarium   Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting   delegation.     Hunter     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 444 was adopted by the House on March   5, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House