SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 432
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, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station 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, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station 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, the engineering experiment
station 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
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 a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station as an expression of
esteem from the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 25, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate