Bill Text: TX HR1769 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating the South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center on its 25th anniversary.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-05-09 - Reported enrolled [HR1769 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-HR1769-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 1769 |
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WHEREAS, The South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is | ||
marking its 25th anniversary in 2013, and this milestone provides a | ||
fitting opportunity to recognize its accomplishments; and | ||
WHEREAS, Founded in Lubbock in 1988 by Carol Lee, the SPWRC is | ||
a nonprofit organization that cares for all species of indigenous | ||
wildlife with the goal of releasing these animals back into their | ||
natural habitat; and | ||
WHEREAS, The facility has grown to include full- and | ||
part-time employees as well as several dozen dedicated volunteers, | ||
junior volunteers, and Texas Tech University interns; assisted by | ||
two local veterinary clinics, the SPWRC treats approximately 2,500 | ||
wildlife patients every year; the center also conducts a number of | ||
educational outreach programs; and | ||
WHEREAS, Over the past quarter-century, the vital endeavors | ||
of the South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center have helped | ||
countless animals and enriched the lives of innumerable citizens, | ||
and the organization has earned the profound appreciation of all | ||
who treasure the natural ecosystem of the Lone Star State; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas | ||
Legislature hereby commemorate the 25th anniversary of the | ||
establishment of the South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | ||
and honor the staff and volunteers for their hard work and | ||
dedication in its behalf; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for the center as an expression of high regard by the Texas | ||
House of Representatives. | ||
Frullo | ||
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Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 1769 was adopted by the House on May | ||
8, 2013, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||