HR514 - Recognizing April 2025 as Landscape Architecture Month.

      H.R. No. 514       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, April is Landscape Architecture Month, and this   occasion provides a fitting opportunity to commemorate the 125th   anniversary of the American Society of Landscape Architects; and          WHEREAS, Landscape architecture is a multifaceted profession   that encompasses the analysis, design, planning, management, and   stewardship of the natural and built environment; landscape   architects are licensed STEM professionals who play a crucial role   in shaping the spaces where people live and work, and their many   contributions include designing and creating community   masterplans, walkable neighborhoods, multimodal transportation   networks, green stormwater systems, and accessible spaces such as   public plazas, parks, schools, residential common areas,   playgrounds, and trails; and          WHEREAS, In addition to enhancing the quality of life for   residents, landscape architects address issues such as climate   change and biodiversity by implementing sustainable design   practices and creating resilient and green infrastructure that can   withstand and respond to severe weather events; through these   efforts, landscape architects help to reduce the burden on state   and local funds for disaster recovery; and          WHEREAS, A number of higher education institutions feature   accredited landscape architecture programs, including The   University of Texas at Arlington, The University of Texas at   Austin, Texas A&M University, and Texas Tech University; each of   these institutions has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to   nurturing the next generation of leaders and innovators in   landscape architecture in Texas; and          WHEREAS, Founded on January 4, 1899, the American Society of   Landscape Architects has rendered invaluable service to countless   professionals in the field of landscape architecture; today, the   organization boasts nearly 15,000 members and 49 chapters,   representing all 50 states and U.S. territories; and          WHEREAS, Landscape architects create inviting and safe   spaces that contribute to the economy while simultaneously   preserving the environment and ecological systems, and in so doing,   they are making immeasurable contributions to the beauty and   vitality of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize April 2025 as Landscape Architecture   Month and commemorate the 125th anniversary of the American Society   of Landscape Architects; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for the American Society of Landscape Architects as an   expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.     Shaheen     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 514 was adopted by the House on March   13, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House