84R17134 JGH-D
By: Raney H.R. No. 1487
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For the past century, the Texas A&M Engineering
Experiment Station has served as the state's engineering and
technology development agency; and
WHEREAS, The station was established in August 1914, and in
1948, it was incorporated into The Texas A&M University System;
today, TEES has a close relationship with Texas A&M University and
partners with 15 other universities and 11 two-year colleges across
the state; in carrying out its mission, it collaborates with
communities, public school districts, the private sector, and the
federal government; and
WHEREAS, Fostering innovation in research, education, and
technology, TEES benefits industry and business in myriad ways; its
outreach to community colleges helps to build the state's
technology workforce and promotes the successful transfer of
students from two-year to four-year institutions; in addition, TEES
serves as a catalyst for collaborations that enhance research
capabilities statewide and that put Texas in a strong position for
securing federal grants; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 100 years, the Texas A&M Engineering
Experiment Station has spurred economic development and provided
practical answers to critical state and national needs, and in so
doing, it has contributed significantly to the quality of life in
the Lone Star State and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the centennial of the Texas A&M
Engineering Experiment Station and extend to all those associated
with this outstanding institution sincere best wishes for continued
success in their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for TEES as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
of Representatives.