Bill Text: TX SR83 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 83 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Recognizing the staff and volunteers at Caprock Canyons State Park for preserving the Texas State Bison Herd.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-07-31 - Reported enrolled [SR83 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR83-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 83
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	join citizens across the Lone Star State in celebrating the
	preservation of the Official State Bison Herd of Texas at Caprock
	Canyons State Park; and
	WHEREAS, American bison are a symbol of the historical
	American West, and the majestic Southern Plains bison have
	endured as an icon of our state's heritage, spirit, and culture;
	once on the brink of extinction, the Texas State Bison Herd
	serves as a link to our past and as a symbol for an optimistic
	future; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas State Bison Herd remains a treasured
	piece of our heritage due to the efforts of legendary rancher
	Charles Goodnight, who began preserving the herd on his Panhandle
	ranch in 1878 at the urging of his wife; against all odds, the
	herd has managed to survive for nearly 140 years, and today, the
	majestic animals represent the last of the surviving Southern
	Plains bison; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas State Bison Herd was donated to the
	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and moved to Caprock Canyons
	State Park in 1997; since that time, the herd has grown from 37 to
	150 bison; and
	WHEREAS, Over the last 20 years, the staff and volunteers
	at Caprock Canyons State Park have worked diligently to conserve,
	preserve, and restore the Texas State Bison Herd; as a result of
	their efforts, Texans will be able to benefit from Charles
	Goodnight's vision for generations to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the staff and
	volunteers of Caprock Canyons State Park and all who have helped
	the Official State Bison Herd of Texas survive and remain a
	cherished piece of the American West and Texas culture and extend
	to them best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	Caprock Canyons State Park as an expression of esteem from the
	Texas Senate.

	Seliger



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		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on July 31, 2017.



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		Secretary of the Senate



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		Member, Texas Senate