SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 133
WHEREAS, The year 2011 has been designated as World
Veterinary Year in recognition of the creation of veterinary
education and the veterinary medical profession; and
WHEREAS, In 1761, 250 years ago, the first school of
veterinary medicine was established in Lyons, France; and
WHEREAS, Today, veterinarians make substantial
contributions in the improvement of animal, public, and
environmental health, food safety and biosecurity, and
conservation; and
WHEREAS, Texas A&M University is home to the College of
Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, the only college of
veterinary medicine in the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, The faculty, staff, and students of the Texas A&M
University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical
Sciences contribute to the global good through their mission of
teaching, research, and service in the field of veterinary
medicine; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby honor the Texas A&M University College of
Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the Texas
Veterinary Medical Association, as well as the veterinary
medical profession, on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of
the establishment of veterinary medical education and the
veterinary profession and extend to all those associated with
veterinary medicine sincere best wishes for continued success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and
Biomedical Sciences as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Ogden
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 1, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate