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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 447          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Reman Day, which is taking place on April 24, 2025; and          WHEREAS, An initiative of the Remanufacturing Industries   Council, Reman Day highlights the environmental and economic   benefits of remanufacturing; a comprehensive and rigorous   industrial process, remanufacturing transforms used, worn, or   non-functional products and components to "like new" or "better   than new" condition; and          WHEREAS, Through remanufacturing, end-of-life goods, or   items that are no longer considered useful, are diverted from   landfills; the process has been recognized by numerous   universities, research institutions, and manufacturers for its   positive impact on the environment; and          WHEREAS, A 2012 United States International Trade   Commission report indicated that remanufacturing activities   supported at least 180,000 full-time jobs in the United States in   2011; it additionally stated that production of remanufactured   goods in the country increased by approximately 15 percent from   2009 to 2011 and that export of those goods totaled $11.7 billion   in 2011; and          WHEREAS, Remanufacturing has long played a vital role in   furthering the economic prosperity of the Lone Star State, and   Reman Day is helping to ensure that future generations of Texans   are equipped to carry on that strong tradition of innovation and   industry; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize April 24, 2025, as Reman Day and   encourage all Texans to learn more about the benefits of   remanufacturing; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in   honor of this occasion.     Kolkhorst                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 24, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate