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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize the Texas energy industry and to join its members and   partners in celebrating Texas Energy Day at the Capitol on   February 4, 2025; and            WHEREAS, Texas leads the nation in oil and natural gas   production, pipeline miles, and refining capacity, all of which   have led to an unprecedented level of national energy security;   the oil and natural gas industry plays a fundamental role in the   state's robust economy and is responsible for directly and   indirectly creating more than one million Texas jobs; and            WHEREAS, Taxes and royalties from Texas oil and natural gas   serve as primary funding for the Economic Stabilization Fund, the   Permanent School Fund, the Permanent University Fund, and the   State Highway Fund; last year, Texas school districts received   nearly $3 billion in property taxes collected from industry   holdings, and Texas counties received more than $1 billion in   industry tax revenue; and            WHEREAS, The oil and natural gas industry helps to power   economic prosperity, fortifies the state's energy security, and   makes possible the vast majority of products and materials   citizens use every day; it is indeed fitting that the Texas   energy industry and its partners be recognized for their   contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Texas energy   industry and all who have contributed to the state's thriving oil   and natural gas industry and extend to them best wishes for a   rewarding Texas Energy Day at the Capitol; and, be it further            RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in   honor of this special event.     Birdwell                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 4, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate