TITLE: Recognizing March 5, 2025, as Texas State Aquarium Day.

SUMMARY: Recognizing March 5, 2025, as Texas State Aquarium Day.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join Texans across the state in celebrating March 5, 2025, as Texas State Aquarium Day at the Capitol; and WHEREAS, A private nonprofit organization, the Texas State Aquarium is a favored tourist destination and a driving economic force that helps to position Texas as a national leader in wildlife resiliency and environmental education; and WHEREAS, The Texas State Aquarium works to uphold the state's commitment to wildlife conservation with much success through the Center for Wildlife Rescue, which has emerged as the nation's leading and largest wildlife rescue program; to date, the center has rehabilitated and returned more than 5,000 land and sea animals to their natural habitats; and WHEREAS, To further its conservation efforts, the aquarium works in partnership with multiple state and federal agencies to monitor and manage emergency wildlife response activities through its emergency operations Center, the nation's only emergency center dedicated to wildlife disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and WHEREAS, The aquarium's workforce development programs have provided educational opportunities to more than 5,100 students and equip the next generation of conservationists and professionals with the essential skills and knowledge they need to become leaders in their fields; and WHEREAS, The Texas State Aquarium encourages citizens to appreciate the beauty, diversity, and vulnerability of marine life, and in 2023, the institution contributed $195 million to the state economy while supporting a workforce of more than 1,300 employees; this exemplary institution and all associated with its efforts are indeed deserving of special recognition for their dedication to environmental stewardship; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby commend all who contribute to the aquarium's success and recognize March 5, 2025, as Texas State Aquarium Day at the Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion. Hinojosa of Hidalgo, Hinojosa of Nueces President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 5, 2025.