HR1091 - Recognizing March 2025 as March4Water Month.

      H.R. No. 1091       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, March4Water Month, an initiative to raise awareness   of the importance of water resources, is taking place in March   2025; and          WHEREAS, Water is essential for sustaining life, promoting   public health, and ensuring economic prosperity; nationwide, 2.2   million Americans lack access to safe water and sanitation, and   this is due in part to the 6 to 10 million lead service lines that   remain in use across the United States, many of which are in   underserved communities; and          WHEREAS, Texas has faced ongoing challenges related to water,   including droughts, infrastructure needs, and scarcity and quality   issues; combined with increasingly severe weather events, aging   infrastructure also poses significant risks to our water systems;   and          WHEREAS, The month of March encompasses two global   observances focused on water resources; World Plumbing Day, which   is celebrated on March 11, highlights the critical role that   plumbing technology plays in protecting public health and   increasing access to clean water and sanitation; on March 22, the   observance of World Water Day serves to promote the sustainable   management of freshwater resources worldwide; and          WHEREAS, March4Water Month provides an opportunity to   educate the public about water conservation; in addition, it   spotlights efforts to increase access to safe drinking water and to   advance water infrastructure and sustainability; and          WHEREAS, The International Association of Plumbing and   Mechanical Officials has helped to enhance safe and sustainable   water systems through the development of standards and codes,   education, and advocacy efforts; and          WHEREAS, Community engagement and education are crucial to   fostering responsible water stewardship and innovative solutions   to water-related challenges, and those who are taking part in   March4Water Month are helping to make a meaningful difference in   their communities; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize March 2025 as March4Water Month and   encourage all Texans to learn more about water conservation.     Morgan     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1091 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House