TITLE: Recognizing EnviroEd of Corpus Christi for its efforts to develop a free-market nongovernmental solution to environmental problems.

SUMMARY: Recognizing EnviroEd of Corpus Christi for its efforts to develop a free-market nongovernmental solution to environmental problems.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, EnviroEd of Corpus Christi is committed to promoting a cleaner environment by teaching the public to practice better stewardship; and WHEREAS, An educational company, EnviroEd was established by Dr. Patricia Reinhardt Mondragon; she is a consultant and former teacher and administrator who has worked in both public and parochial schools, and she holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Texas A&M University--Kingsville; and WHEREAS, The company has developed classes intended to teach code violators about taking responsibility for behaviors that negatively impact the environment; following the model of defensive driving courses, EnviroEd intends that these classes would allow those cited for code violations to receive valuable instruction in lieu of fines; topics addressed in its classes include the recycling of unwanted objects and disposal strategies for common toxic materials such as diapers, pet waste, tires, and cigarette butts; and WHEREAS, Maintaining a safe and clean environment is vital to the community, and EnviroEd has created a business model that supports this important goal; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby recognize EnviroEd for its efforts to develop a free-market nongovernmental solution to environmental problems and extend to all those associated with the company sincere best wishes for success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for EnviroEd as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hunter Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3190 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House