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SR447 • 2025
Recognizing April 24, 2025, as Reman Day.
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Recognizing April 24, 2025, as Reman Day.
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Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Recognizing April 24, 2025, as Reman Day.
89(R) SR 447 - Enrolled version - Bill Text SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 447 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Reman Day, which 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 non-functional 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 United States 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 country 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize April 24, 2025, as Reman Day and encourage all Texans to learn more about the benefits of remanufacturing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this occasion. Kolkhorst ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 24, 2025. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate