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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas Hill Country is home to some of the most |
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beloved natural treasures of the Lone Star State, as the landscape |
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is replete with rugged hills and canyons, majestic greenery, and |
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karst topography that feeds immaculate streams and rivers; and |
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WHEREAS, Millions of visitors from across Texas and beyond |
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annually travel to the region to tour state parks and natural areas |
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and to take in the stunning vistas while hiking, hunting, fishing, |
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and swimming; and |
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WHEREAS, In recent years, an increase in recreational and |
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nontraditional agricultural uses on the land has placed greater |
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focus on the economic benefits of the region's natural resources; |
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area officials have expressed concern about escaped light from |
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outdoor lighting fixtures, which has had a negative effect on |
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tourism activities by reducing night sky visibility; and |
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WHEREAS, Tourism is a vital component of the economy in the |
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Texas Hill Country, and it is essential for leaders to implement |
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policies that promote and preserve the region's diverse ecosystem |
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and breathtaking scenery; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the ongoing efforts by landowners, |
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businesses, communities, county officials, and public entities in |
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the Texas Hill Country to reduce escaped light. |