HR515 - Recognizing the Texas Forestry Association on its seedling giveaway at the State Capitol on April 2, 2025.

      H.R. No. 515       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The Texas Forestry Association is sponsoring a   seedling giveaway at the State Capitol on April 2, 2025, in an   effort to promote public awareness of the importance of our state's   timber resources; and          WHEREAS, Each year, family forest owners and timberland   investors plant 83 million seedlings to help maintain sustainable   forests for future generations of Texans; and          WHEREAS, The forest sector in Texas covers more than 12   million acres and directly employs over 70,000 people, with a total   economic impact of more than $41.6 billion, making timber a   valuable agricultural commodity statewide; Texas loggers harvest   over 18 million tons of trees and haul more than 642,000 loads of   wood from timberlands to mills for conversion into affordable and   sustainable products; and          WHEREAS, Forests in the Lone Star State sequester 58,836 tons   of carbon from the atmosphere every day, equivalent to the amount   emitted by 11,603 passenger vehicles in an entire year; moreover,   one ton of carbon is converted into lumber and paper products every   6.27 seconds; and          WHEREAS, Founded in 1914 by a group of dedicated   conservationists, the Texas Forestry Association is a nonprofit   organization committed to advancing forestry management, promoting   conservation practices, and supporting and protecting the   interests of the working forests of Texas; TFA offers programs such   as the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and tree farm certification   to educate the public and encourage reforestation, with the   understanding that best management practices are essential for   productive forests; and          WHEREAS, The Texas Forestry Association works to ensure that   abundant forests remain a dependable resource for the citizens of   Texas, providing clean air and water, supporting diverse wildlife   habitats, and helping to maintain a robust economy, and the   organization has long contributed to the economic vitality and   beauty of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize the Texas Forestry Association on the   occasion of its seedling giveaway at the State Capitol and extend a   warm welcome to the visiting delegation; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Ashby     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 515 was adopted by the House on March   31, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House