H.R. No. 1261
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Gary Gardner has been selected as the 2023 State
  Wildlife Conservationist of the Year by the Association of Texas
  Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the Texas State Soil and
  Water Conservation Board; and
         WHEREAS, Each year, ATSWCD and TSSWCB recognize individuals
  for their steadfast commitment to the conservation and management
  of renewable natural resources; the state honorees in each category
  are chosen out of entries from across Texas; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Gardner was nominated for the State Wildlife
  Conservationist of the Year award by the Upper Llanos Soil and Water
  Conservation District in Junction; he will be presented with the
  accolade and honored for his achievements at the 83rd Annual
  Meeting of Texas State Soil and Water Conservation District
  Directors in Fort Worth later this year; and
         WHEREAS, Gary Gardner has distinguished himself through his
  valuable contributions to wildlife conservation in the Lone Star
  State, and he is truly deserving of special recognition for his
  efforts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Gary Gardner on being selected as
  the 2023 State Wildlife Conservationist of the Year by the
  Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the
  Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and extend to him
  sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Gardner as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Murr
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1261 was adopted by the House on May
  6, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House