Recognizing April 24, 2025, as Reman Day.

89(R) HR 764 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 764

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Reman Day is taking place on April 24, 2025; and

WHEREAS, An initiative of the Remanufacturing Industries

Council, Reman Day highlights the environmental and economic

benefits of remanufacturing; a comprehensive and rigorous

industrial process, remanufacturing transforms used, worn, or

nonfunctional products and components to "like new" or "better than

new" condition; and

WHEREAS, Through remanufacturing, end-of-life goods, or

items that are no longer considered useful, are diverted from

landfills; the process has been recognized by numerous

universities, research institutions, and manufacturers for its

positive impact on the environment; and

WHEREAS, A 2012 U.S. International Trade Commission report

indicated that remanufacturing activities supported at least

180,000 full-time jobs in the United States in 2011; it

additionally stated that production of remanufactured goods in the

U.S. increased by approximately 15 percent from 2009 to 2011 and

that export of those goods totaled $11.7 billion in 2011; and

WHEREAS, Remanufacturing has long played a vital role in

furthering the economic prosperity of the Lone Star State, and

Reman Day is helping to ensure that future generations of Texans are

equipped to carry on that strong tradition of innovation and

industry; now, therefore, be it

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

Legislature hereby recognize April 24, 2025, as Reman Day and

encourage all citizens to learn more about the benefits of

remanufacturing.

Louderback

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 764 was adopted by the House on April

17, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 131, Nays 9, 2 present, not

voting.

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Chief Clerk of the House