SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 33
	WHEREAS, Texas State Parks was recognized with the
	National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation
	Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation
	Administration on October 11, 2023; and
	WHEREAS, Since 1965, the Gold Medal Awards program has
	honored park and recreation agencies across the United States
	that demonstrate excellence in their work; organizations are
	judged on their ability to address the needs of the public they
	serve and on the basis of such criteria as long-range planning,
	resource management, environmental stewardship, and program
	development; and
	WHEREAS, This coveted recognition is made all the more
	meaningful by the fact that it coincides with the 100th
	anniversary of the Texas State Parks system; the agency has
	excelled at preserving the natural beauty of the state parks,
	which are visited by more than nine million people annually, as
	well as through its efforts to increase accessibility and to
	invite new audiences to enjoy the parks; and
	WHEREAS, Texas' state parks system is a source of immense
	pride to the residents of the Lone Star State, and the
	outstanding reputation that it enjoys is further strengthened by
	its receipt of this prestigious national honor; now, therefore,
	be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Texas State
	Parks on its receipt of the 2023 National Gold Medal Award for
	Excellence in Park and Recreation Management from the American
	Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and commend all
	those affiliated with Texas State Parks for their contributions;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
	prepared for Texas State Parks as an expression of high regard by
	the Texas Senate.
	Flores, Hancock, Kolkhorst, Perry, Sparks, Springer
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	Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
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	Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
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	Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on October 19, 2023.
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		Secretary of the Senate