SR203 - Recognizing March 5, 2025, as Texas State Aquarium Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 203          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   join Texans across the state in celebrating March 5, 2025, as   Texas State Aquarium Day at the Capitol; and          WHEREAS, A private nonprofit organization, the Texas State   Aquarium is a favored tourist destination and a driving economic   force that helps to position Texas as a national leader in   wildlife resiliency and environmental education; and          WHEREAS, The Texas State Aquarium works to uphold the   state's commitment to wildlife conservation with much success   through the Center for Wildlife Rescue, which has emerged as the   nation's leading and largest wildlife rescue program; to date,   the center has rehabilitated and returned more than 5,000 land   and sea animals to their natural habitats; and          WHEREAS, To further its conservation efforts, the aquarium   works in partnership with multiple state and federal agencies to   monitor and manage emergency wildlife response activities   through its emergency operations Center, the nation's only   emergency center dedicated to wildlife disaster preparedness,   response, and recovery; and          WHEREAS, The aquarium's workforce development programs   have provided educational opportunities to more than 5,100   students and equip the next generation of conservationists and   professionals with the essential skills and knowledge they need   to become leaders in their fields; and          WHEREAS, The Texas State Aquarium encourages citizens to   appreciate the beauty, diversity, and vulnerability of marine   life, and in 2023, the institution contributed $195 million to   the state economy while supporting a workforce of more than 1,300   employees; this exemplary institution and all associated with   its efforts are indeed deserving of special recognition for their   dedication to environmental stewardship; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend all who contribute to the aquarium's   success and recognize March 5, 2025, as Texas State Aquarium Day   at the Capitol; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in   honor of this special occasion.     Hinojosa of Hidalgo, Hinojosa of Nueces                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 5, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate