TITLE: Recognizing May 7, 2025, as Keep Texas Beautiful Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing May 7, 2025, as Keep Texas Beautiful Day at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Members of Keep Texas Beautiful are gathering at the State Capitol on May 7, 2025; and WHEREAS, In 1967, the Beautify Texas Council was founded by a diverse coalition that included the Texas Department of Transportation; the organization's initial goal was to improve the appearance of cities and highways in advance of the 1968 HemisFair in San Antonio; and WHEREAS, The council became an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, and in 1985, it was renamed Keep Texas Beautiful, Inc.; it earned top honors from the parent organization for its vision and dedication; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Keep Texas Beautiful has developed its own extensive affiliate program in nearly 300 communities, large and small, all across the state; it collaborates through its affiliates with a wide range of organizations, from government entities to churches and high school groups, connecting people who share a love of community and a respect for the environment; and WHEREAS, Keep Texas Beautiful partners in TxDOT's Don't Mess with Texas campaign to raise awareness of the harm caused by littering; in 2024, members collected over a million pounds of trash and recycling and planted more than 3,000 trees, contributing well over 100,000 volunteer hours; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, Keep Texas Beautiful has worked tirelessly to fulfill its important mission, and its contributions to the Lone Star State have earned the great appreciation of residents and visitors alike; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize May 7, 2025, as Keep Texas Beautiful Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Howard Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1075 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House