TITLE: Recognizing March 31, 2011, as Natural Gas Vehicle Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing March 31, 2011, as Natural Gas Vehicle Day at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize March 31, 2011, as Natural Gas Vehicle Day at the Capitol; and WHEREAS, Natural gas vehicles operate on one of two varieties of natural gas, compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas, and look like most other vehicles; and WHEREAS, In America, natural gas is an abundant resource, and domestic reserves of natural gas are estimated to be twice that of petroleum-based reserves; and WHEREAS, As a transportation fuel, natural gas burns more cleanly than gasoline and diesel, and Texas is the largest producer of natural gas in the nation; and WHEREAS, An increased use of natural gas as a transportation fuel offers Texas an opportunity to harness a domestic resource that will significantly reduce vehicle emissions and provide jobs and economic value to our state; and WHEREAS, On average, natural gas costs one-third less than conventional gasoline at the pump, and its use reduces tailpipe emissions by up to 95 percent; natural gas vehicles have received some of the highest rankings for environmental performance, have earned an excellent safety record, and are in widespread use around the world; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the developers and supporters of natural gas vehicle technology for the roles they have played in educating the public and in encouraging the increased use of clean-burning natural gas for transportation in this state and proclaim March 31, 2011, as Natural Gas Vehicle Day at the Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of Natural Gas Vehicle Day at the Capitol. Williams President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 31, 2011.