Bill Text: TX SR405 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Theodore Roosevelt IV for his commitment to conservation.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-03-13 - Reported enrolled [SR405 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR405-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize Theodore Roosevelt IV, who is the featured speaker at a | ||
| dinner supporting the Lake Wichita Revitalization Project on | ||
| March 16, 2017; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Theodore Roosevelt IV is a renowned conservationist, | ||
| an internationally recognized banker, and a United States Navy Seal | ||
| veteran of the Vietnam War; he is the great-grandson of President | ||
| Theodore Roosevelt, who played a leading role in launching the | ||
| country's conservationist movement; by establishing parks and | ||
| reserves, the president conserved nearly 230 million acres of land, | ||
| thus preserving the nation's natural resources for the enjoyment | ||
| and benefit of future generations; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Roosevelt is a graduate of the Harvard | ||
| Business School and a managing director at Barclays in New York | ||
| City; he serves as chair of the Center for Climate and Energy | ||
| Solutions, is a member of the Governing Council of the Wilderness | ||
| Society, and is a trustee of the American Museum of Natural | ||
| History; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Lake Wichita Revitalization Project was | ||
| created to address the significant ecological issues affecting | ||
| Lake Wichita, which has surpassed its expected 100-year life | ||
| span; this grassroots conservation organization can serve as a | ||
| valuable example to conservation and reservoir rehabilitation | ||
| efforts across the nation; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Roosevelt has been an exemplary steward of his | ||
| family's storied conservationist legacy, and it is truly fitting | ||
| that he receive special recognition for his outstanding work on | ||
| behalf of our country; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
| Legislature, hereby commend Theodore Roosevelt IV on his | ||
| commitment to protecting the nation's priceless natural resources | ||
| and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his | ||
| endeavors; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Estes | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on March 13, 2017. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
