[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 809 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 809

 Recognizing Rett Reef off the coast of San Leon, Texas, in Galveston 
  Bay, and all those associated with bringing the project to fruition.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 24, 2023

         Mr. Weber of Texas submitted the following resolution

                            October 25, 2023

             Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing Rett Reef off the coast of San Leon, Texas, in Galveston 
  Bay, and all those associated with bringing the project to fruition.

Whereas the completion of Rett Reef off the coast of San Leon, Texas, in 
        Galveston Bay, will mark the first oyster restoration reef in Texas 
        established by a private oyster industry member;
Whereas Lisa Halili, the founder of the San Leon Oyster Fest (SLOF), first 
        conceived of the idea for Rett Reef to raise awareness of Rett syndrome, 
        a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that primarily impacts girls and 
        women and is characterized by slowing development, loss of mobility, and 
        other life-changing symptoms;
Whereas the Rett Reef project is being made possible through a partnership 
        involving SLOF, Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, Prestige Oysters, The 
        Nature Conservancy, and Texas Sea Grant at Texas A&M University;
Whereas, for the creation of Rett Reef, Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House is 
        donating all the shells necessary to help restore a historical sport 
        fishing reef that was destroyed by Hurricane Ike;
Whereas, upon its completion, Rett Reef will be a nonharvestable oyster reef 
        spanning 10 acres and will play an instrumental role in improving water 
        quality, attracting fauna, protecting the area from storm surges, and 
        educating the public about the many benefits provided by oyster reefs;
Whereas, in addition, Rett Reef will serve as a habitat for fish and 
        invertebrate species, and anglers will be able to use it as a 
        recreational fishing location; and
Whereas, with its natural beauty and abundant wildlife, the Galveston Bay area 
        is one of the treasures of the Lone Star State, and Rett Reef will be a 
        valuable addition to this vibrant and unique ecosystem: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the contribution of Rett Reef in Galveston 
        Bay, off the coast of San Leon, Texas, for its value to the 
        Texas Gulf Coast; and
            (2) extends sincere appreciation to all those associated 
        with Rett Reef for their efforts to bring the project to 
        fruition.
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