SR217 - Recognizing the Energy Council on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 217          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize the Energy Council on the occasion of the   organization's 50th anniversary; and          WHEREAS, Reliable and consistent energy is fundamental to   economic stability and global security, and the steady supply of   oil and gas is essential to sustain current consumer demands and   to ensure energy independence; and          WHEREAS, The Energy Council was established in 1975 as a   nonpartisan forum for legislators in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas,   Oklahoma, and New Mexico to learn and collaborate on energy   policy and issues relevant to their constituents; the council has   expanded to include 14 member states and the Canadian Provinces   of Alberta and Saskatchewan that actively participate in the   development of state and federal energy and environmental   policy; and          WHEREAS, The Energy Council helps to inform lawmakers   about economic markets and emerging technology and practices   relating to an evolving energy landscape; its members utilize   their knowledge of global trends and policies to formulate   effective policy and to foster a comprehensive understanding of   energy and the environment; and          WHEREAS, For half a century, the Energy Council has   remained at the forefront of discourse on energy generation and   policy that shape Americans' daily lives, and its members are   truly deserving of recognition for upholding its commitment to   informed energy policy leadership; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the Energy   Council and extend to them congratulations on the organization's   50th anniversary; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   the council as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.     Schwertner                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 6, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate