SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 901
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize the Dixon Water Foundation, which has been named the
	recipient of the 2017 Leopold Conservation Award for Texas; and
	WHEREAS, This prestigious honor is awarded to landowners
	who serve as a positive example to ranchers and other landowners
	by demonstrating that good land management practices can be both
	profitable and ecologically sustainable; named in honor of
	renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, it is conferred each year
	by the Sand County Foundation in partnership with the Texas Parks
	and Wildlife Department; and
	WHEREAS, The Dixon Water Foundation is a nonprofit
	organization founded in 1994 by the late Roger Dixon; it operates
	six ranches located across the state, each of them with decades
	of results showing that raising cattle is a sustainable and
	profitable means of building and replenishing the land which
	leads to more water for people and wildlife; and
	WHEREAS, The foundation is also committed to sponsoring
	education and outreach efforts to raise awareness of the
	importance of water to the future of the state; its ranches have
	worked to reestablish native grasses, which help to make the soil
	more resilient during drought and more productive in times of
	ample rainfall; and
	WHEREAS, The Dixon Water Foundation has hosted research
	projects from multiple schools and colleges at its ranches; it is
	truly fitting that this outstanding organization receive special
	recognition for its commitment to sustainable practices; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the Dixon Water
	Foundation on their exceptional stewardship of the land and
	extend congratulations to its management and staff on receiving
	the 2017 Leopold Conservation Award for Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the foundation as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Rodríguez
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 26, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate