SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 238
WHEREAS, Texas Technology Week is being celebrated
February 18 through 22, 2013, to increase public awareness of the
extraordinary achievements of the state's technology and life
sciences industries and research institutions and the vital role
they play in the prosperity of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, This worthwhile event is sponsored by TechAmerica
Texas, the Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute, TechNet
Texas, the Texas Coalition for Capital, the Metroplex Technology
Business Council, and The Wind Coalition; representatives from
these organizations are gathering together to discuss the major
issues facing their industries and to demonstrate their support
for an educational system that will provide the skilled and
talented workforce they will need; and
WHEREAS, The state's technology and life sciences
industries and research institutions are revolutionizing the
world in which we live through leading-edge advances in medicine,
space exploration, computing, communications, energy, and
transportation; within the state, these industries employ more
residents of Texas than the oil, natural gas, and agricultural
industries combined, and their high-wage, highly skilled jobs
contribute to a diverse and growing economy; and
WHEREAS, People around the globe have benefited
immeasurably from medical treatments and devices developed by
Texas businesses, and the work of our universities, private
research institutions, and biotechnology, medical device, and
pharmaceutical companies has helped to foster the cycle of
innovation that makes Texas a leader in the life sciences arena; and
WHEREAS, The life sciences and technology industries
generate a significant economic impact in the state; ranking
second in the country in high-technology employment, Texas is the
nation's second-largest technology-exporting state, with more
than one-fifth of its exported products originating in the
technology industry; and
WHEREAS, Technology and life sciences industries and
research institutions have become a tremendous engine of
economic growth in the State of Texas and have enhanced the lives
of people the world over; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby recognize February 18 through 22, 2013,
as Texas Technology Week and extend to all participants best
wishes for a rewarding and productive event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Texas Technology Week.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 19, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate