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

HRES 809 is a non-binding resolution recognizing Rett Reef, a 10-acre oyster reef off San Leon, Texas, in Galveston Bay. It honors the private industry-led project - developed through partnerships including San Leon Oyster Fest, Pier 6 Seafood, and The Nature Conservancy - that uses donated oyster shells to restore a historical reef destroyed by Hurricane Ike. The resolution highlights the reef’s environmental benefits, such as improving water quality, providing habitat for marine life, and protecting against storm surges, while noting its connection to raising awareness for Rett syndrome. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact but formally acknowledges the project’s community and ecological contributions.