SR192 - Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Audubon Texas Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 192          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Audubon Texas Day at the State Capitol on February 19,   2025; and          WHEREAS, Audubon Texas, the state office of the National   Audubon Society, is dedicated to the conservation of birds,   wildlife, and their habitats across the Lone Star State and has   worked tirelessly to protect and restore vital ecosystems for   more than a century; and          WHEREAS, Audubon Texas leads innovative conservation   efforts across the state, including managing a coastal island   leasing program that safeguards 177 islands along the Texas   coast; the organization operates four nature centers located in   Dallas, Cedar Hill, San Antonio, and Brownsville and promotes   conservation initiatives that benefit grasslands, wetlands, and   urban environments; and          WHEREAS, Home to more than 579 bird species, Texas is one   of the most ecologically significant states for avian   biodiversity, and Audubon Texas' efforts not only protect these   species but also bolster the state's economy through ecotourism,   birdwatching, and outdoor recreation and generate hundreds of   millions of dollars annually; and          WHEREAS, The National Audubon Society is celebrating its   120th anniversary, which marks more than a century of leadership   in bird and habitat conservation across the United States and   reaffirms the society's commitment to bipartisan collaboration   in crafting policies that support environmental stewardship; and          WHEREAS, The mission of Audubon Texas and the National   Audubon Society aligns with the principle that sound   conservation policies at both the state and federal levels are   crucial to ensuring the protection of birds, wildlife, and   natural resources for future generations; and          WHEREAS, The work of Audubon Texas exemplifies the   interconnectedness of conservation efforts and demonstrates that   the protection of local habitats directly contributes to   national and global environmental resilience; and          WHEREAS, Audubon Texas Day at the State Capitol serves as   an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the organization's   invaluable contributions to conservation and its ongoing efforts   to ensure a thriving natural environment for both birds and   people in Texas; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize February 19, 2025, as Audubon   Texas Day at the State Capitol and honor the 120th anniversary of   the National Audubon Society; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in   honor of this special occasion.     Eckhardt                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 4, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate