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89(R) HCR 145 - Introduced version - Bill Text
89R28874 KRT-D
By: Leo Wilson
H.C.R. No. 145
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commemorate the dedication of the Jocelyn Nungaray National
Wildlife Refuge.