Bill > HJR0781

This resolution, a formal expression from the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate, extends a warm welcome to the national board of directors and staff of the Trust for Public Land (TPL) as they gather in Tennessee. The TPL is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1972 that works to ensure everyone has access to the outdoors and has protected over four million acres across the United States, creating over 5,500 parks, trails, and schoolyards. The resolution highlights TPL's significant and collaborative work in Tennessee since 1987, including protecting important natural landmarks like McLean Rock, a key part of the Cumberland Trail, and playing a vital role in the development of Chattanooga's Tennessee Riverpark and Riverwalk, which has contributed to the city's revitalization. It also acknowledges TPL's efforts in protecting ecologically important areas along the Mississippi River, such as the Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge, and expanding access to parks and green spaces for over 30,000 Tennesseans, supporting local economies and public health. The resolution recognizes the TPL's national board for their strategic leadership and expresses appreciation for their decades of partnership and investment in Tennessee's people, places, and landscapes, noting that this visit is the first board convening in the state in twenty-five years and presents an opportunity to acknowledge past achievements and explore future conservation goals.

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