89R23393 KSM-F     By: Middleton S.C.R. No. 48       CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, The Gulf Coast Protection District is essential to   accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas   Constitution, and for protecting the coast in Chambers, Galveston,   Harris, Jefferson, and Orange Counties and territory annexed to the   district; and          WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature has authorized the Gulf Coast   Protection District, in fulfilling its duties, to manage coastal   barriers, improve seawalls, establish environmental mitigation   facilities, and provide interior drainage remediation to the   region; and          WHEREAS, In establishing and managing these projects, the   Gulf Coast Protection District should prioritize the safety and   continued economic activity of the region; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby urge the Gulf Coast Protection District and the U.S. Army   Corps of Engineers to not compromise navigation safety or two-way   traffic vessel movement when implementing a project authorized by   the legislature under Section 9502.0301(a), Special District Local   Laws Code; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That the Texas secretary of state forward an   official copy of this resolution to the Gulf Coast Protection   District and to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.