SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 60
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the nuclear energy research and work by Natura
Resources LLC; Abilene Christian University; and NEXTRA, the
Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Research Alliance, a
consortium of Abilene Christian University, The University of
Texas, Texas A&M University, and Georgia Tech; and
WHEREAS, Natura Resources LLC, Abilene Christian
University, and NEXTRA have proposed a molten salt research
reactor to be located at Abilene Christian University; and
WHEREAS, The molten salt research reactor is the first step
to the research, development, and deployment of commercial
molten salt reactors, which enable the production of safe,
reliable electricity free of carbon emissions; molten salt
reactors also provide medical-quality isotopes used in the
treatment of cancer and allow for the transformation of
non-potable water into drinking water; and
WHEREAS, Texas serves as a leader in all forms of energy in
the United States and throughout the world, and through the
support of research, development, and commercial deployment of
energy technology, Texas continues to succeed in energy
leadership; and
WHEREAS, The proposed molten salt research reactor at
Abilene Christian University will facilitate the creation of
safe and reliable carbon-free electricity and allow for new
drinking water sources, in addition to providing important
contributions to the field of medicine and cancer treatment; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Natura Resources
LLC, Abilene Christian University, and NEXTRA on their important
research and work and extend best wishes for success in their
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Natura Resources LLC, Abilene Christian University, and NEXTRA
as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Buckingham
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on September 2, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate