SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 351
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
on the occasion of the institution's 50th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Texas legislators created the Texas A&M
Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory in 1967 during the
regular session of the 60th Legislature; the laboratory formally
opened in College Station in 1969; its mission is to promote
animal health and protect agricultural health, companion animal
health, and public health through excellence in veterinary
diagnostic services; and
WHEREAS, Today the institution is comprised of two
full-service laboratories, located in College Station and
Amarillo, and two poultry laboratories that are in Center and
Gonzales; the institute's primary clients include animal owners,
veterinarians, and an array of state and federal agencies; the
laboratories provide the testing required for the movement of
animals across international, interstate, and intrastate
borders; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical
Diagnostic Laboratory can be attributed to a dedicated and
skilled staff of professionals, technicians, and administrators
and to the professional relationships the institution has
developed with the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary
Medicine and Biomedical Science, practicing veterinarians, and
members of the general public; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend all who have helped the Texas A&M
Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory fulfill its mission
of excellence in veterinary diagnostic service and extend to
them congratulations on the laboratory's 50th anniversary; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 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 6, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate