TITLE: Commemorating the dedication of the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the dedication of the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge, situated on the Texas Gulf Coast east of Houston, was officially dedicated at a ceremony held on April 24, 2025; and WHEREAS, In June 2024, Jocelyn Nungaray tragically lost her life at the age of 12; following an executive order issued by President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum signed a secretary's order on March 10, 2025, renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge in honor of the young girl; and WHEREAS, Known for her kindness, generosity, and love of nature, Jocelyn Nungaray often brought home stray or injured animals in order to provide them with a sanctuary; the renaming of the 39,000-acre refuge, which supports a wide variety of birds, mammals, amphibians, and insects, pays tribute to Jocelyn's compassion for all living beings; and WHEREAS, While the life of Jocelyn Nungaray ended far too soon, her spirit will forever live on through the legacy of conservation at the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the dedication of the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge. Leo Wilson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1426 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House