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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 327          WHEREAS, The Texas Forestry Association is sponsoring a   seedling giveaway at the State Capitol on April 2, 2025, in an   effort to promote public awareness of the importance of our   state's timber resources; and          WHEREAS, Each year, family forest owners and timberland   investors plant 83 million seedlings to help maintain   sustainable forests for future generations of Texans; and          WHEREAS, The forest sector in Texas covers more than   12 million acres and directly employs over 70,000 people, with a   total economic impact of more than $41.6 billion, making timber a   valuable agricultural commodity statewide; Texas loggers harvest   over 18 million tons of trees and haul more than 642,000 loads of   wood from timberlands to mills for conversion into affordable and   sustainable products; and          WHEREAS, Forests in the Lone Star State sequester 58,836   tons of carbon from the atmosphere every day, equivalent to the   amount emitted by 11,603 passenger vehicles in an entire year;   moreover, one ton of carbon is converted into lumber and paper   products every 6.27 seconds; and          WHEREAS, Founded in 1914 by a group of dedicated   conservationists, the Texas Forestry Association is a nonprofit   organization committed to advancing forestry management,   promoting conservation practices, and supporting and protecting   the interests of the working forests of Texas; TFA offers   programs such as the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and tree   farm certification to educate the public and encourage   reforestation, with the understanding that best management   practices are essential for productive forests; and          WHEREAS, The Texas Forestry Association works to ensure   that abundant forests remain a dependable resource for the   citizens of Texas, providing clean air and water, supporting   diverse wildlife habitats, and helping to maintain a robust   economy, and the organization has long contributed to the   economic vitality and beauty of the Lone Star State; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize the Texas Forestry Association on   the occasion of its seedling giveaway at the State Capitol and   extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation; and, be it   further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for the association as an expression of high regard from   the Texas Senate.     Nichols                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 2, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate