TITLE: Recognizing April 10, 2025, as Environmental Justice Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing April 10, 2025, as Environmental Justice Day at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The observance of Environmental Justice Day at the State Capitol on April 10, 2025, provides a fitting opportunity to highlight the outstanding organizations that help to promote a safe, clean, and healthy environment for all Texans; and WHEREAS, Vulnerable individuals, especially in low-income communities of color, have been overburdened by contaminants in our air, water, and soil that negatively impact public health; advocates of the environmental justice movement are working to rally support for meaningful change that would mitigate pollution, flooding, and other hazards; and WHEREAS, Texans benefit from the many contributions of environmental justice groups such as Air Alliance Houston, Coalition for Environment, Equity, and Resilience, Bayou City Waterkeeper, and Public Citizen; these organizations have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to protecting the environment and uplifting working-class communities; and WHEREAS, Environmental justice advocates have played an instrumental role in improving the quality of life for residents of the Lone Star State, and they are indeed worthy of special recognition for addressing this critical issue that affects countless people; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize April 10, 2025, as Environmental Justice Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation. Reynolds Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 593 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 113, Nays 28, 1 present, not voting. Chief Clerk of the House