H.R. No. 516
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Robert Thomas Savely is celebrating his 90th
birthday on March 27, 2025, and this occasion provides a welcome
opportunity for family, friends, and members of his community to
express the respect and admiration they hold for this esteemed NASA
scientist; and
WHEREAS, In 1935, Robert Savely was born on a farm in
Nebraska; answering his nation's call to duty, he enlisted in the
U.S. military, serving with distinction and laying the foundation
for a remarkable career with NASA; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Savely embarked on his tenure with NASA in 1963;
among his many achievements over the years, he created an AI program
and was instrumental in the advancement of technology as chief
scientist for robotics; moreover, he developed a computer language,
and he worked with his colleagues to efficiently manage mission
control shifts; a distinguished senior scientist, he is the
recipient of a multitude of accolades from NASA, including the
Manned Spacecraft Center Superior Achievement Award for his
preparation of computations and analyses for the Apollo 13 crew and
the Exceptional Service Medal for his commitment to excellence in
the research and development of innovative technology; moreover, he
has been honored with Group Achievement Awards for his outstanding
efforts with the space shuttle program and the Earth resources
experiment team, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Superior
Achievement Awards for his valued role in the space shuttle program
and work with the orbiter navigation system and shuttle flights,
and the Manned Flight Awareness Honoree Award; and
WHEREAS, Actively involved in his community, he has served on
the Clear Lake City Water Authority Board of Directors for more than
four decades; in all his endeavors, Mr. Savely benefits from the
love and support of his wife of over 65 years, their two children,
and their grandchildren; he is known for his generosity and
willingness to help others, and he has enjoyed tutoring students in
computer languages; and
WHEREAS, With the passage of another year, Robert Savely may
reflect with pride on his wide-ranging accomplishments and on the
many significant contributions he has made in behalf of his fellow
citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Robert Thomas Savely on the joyous
occasion of his 90th birthday and extend to him sincere
appreciation for his groundbreaking work with NASA; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Savely as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Paul
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 516 was adopted by the House on March
31, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House