Congratulating the city of San Marcos on being designated a Bird City Texas community by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Audubon Texas.

89(R) HR 1333 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1333

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The city of San Marcos has been named a Bird City

Texas community by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and

Audubon Texas; and

WHEREAS, One of only 11 cities to earn this certification

since the program began in 2020, San Marcos met rigorous criteria by

maintaining bird-friendly native landscapes, removing invasive

species, expanding green spaces and trails, and promoting

alternative transportation options; located along the Central

Flyway route, the community serves as a critical stopover for

migrating birds, and it is uniquely positioned at the convergence

of several ecoregions, providing diverse habitats that support a

wide range of bird species; and

WHEREAS, As spring approaches, San Marcos will celebrate its

certification with a series of events, including an official Bird

City Texas designation ceremony, the Great Backyard Bird Count, and

the Migratory Bird Day Festival, which it has hosted since 2021;

additionally, the community will continue to offer educational

programs that encourage conservation efforts among residents; and

WHEREAS, San Marcos has demonstrated a steadfast commitment

to creating a thriving environment for birds and other wildlife,

and it is indeed deserving of this prestigious recognition; now,

therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby congratulate the city of San Marcos on being

designated a Bird City Texas community by the Texas Parks and

Wildlife Department and Audubon Texas and commend all those

involved in securing this honor for their efforts; and, be it

further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

prepared for the city as an expression of high regard by the Texas

House of Representatives.

Zwiener

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1333 was adopted by the House on June

1, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House