[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 130 (Monday, July 26, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E810]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE COLLIN COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 26, 2021

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing the Collin County Soil & Water Conservation District 
(CCSWCD) on their 75th Anniversary.
  The mission of the Texas State and Water Conservation Board is to 
work in conjunction with local Soil and Water Conservation Districts 
(SWCDs) in order to encourage the wise and productive use of natural 
resources, ensuring needs are met for future generations in a manner 
that promotes a clean, healthy environment, and strong economic growth. 
As such, on August 12, 1946, the Texas Secretary of State signed and 
sealed the Certificate of Organization for the Collin County Soil 
Conservation District No. 535.
  The Collin County Soil & Water Conservation District, is a locally 
organized, self-governing body tasked with ``preserving natural 
resources, controlling floods, preventing impairments of dams and 
reservoirs, assisting in maintaining the navigability of rivers and 
harbors, and promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of the 
people of this state.''
  In addition to the many functions and responsibilities of the CCSWCD, 
they also serve a valuable role by planning measures to prevent the 
flooding of thousands of acres of rich soil in Collin County, hosting 
local work group meetings to address natural resource conservation 
needs at a local level, and working with local landowners to develop 
water quality management plans to address non-point source pollution in 
the Lake Lavon watershed.
  Now upon this milestone anniversary, I congratulate the Collin County 
Soil & Water Conservation District and wish them continued success as 
they meet the local needs of Collin County while ensuring the 
conservation of our most valuable resources.

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