89R29022 CJM-D
By: Johnson, et al. S.R. No. 541
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Caterpillar Inc. in Irving is celebrating its 100th
anniversary in 2025, and this occasion offers a welcome opportunity
to reflect on the history and accomplishments of this venerable
enterprise; and
WHEREAS, Caterpillar can trace its origins back to the late
19th century, when inventors Benjamin Holt and C. L. Best
independently developed steam- and gasoline-powered equipment that
could work faster and longer than horse-drawn machines; their
companies merged into what was then known as the Caterpillar
Tractor Co. in 1925; initially offering five agricultural models,
the company has since expanded its product line to include
construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines,
industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives; and
WHEREAS, Over the decades, Caterpillar products have
supported some of the world's biggest infrastructure projects,
including the U.S. interstate highway system, the Panama Canal, the
Golden Gate Bridge, and the Hoover and Three Gorges Dams, and its
equipment played a vital role in powering the Apollo 11 mission to
the moon; a strong presence in Texas since the 1960s, the company
moved its headquarters to Irving in 2022; and
WHEREAS, Caterpillar is dedicated to closing the skills gaps
in the manufacturing industry, and it has launched numerous
initiatives to further this goal, including a STEM outreach
program, a paid technician training initiative, and the Global
Dealer Technician Challenge; moreover, the company recently
pledged $100 million to continue its efforts to build an adept
workforce; a Fortune 500 company, Caterpillar has been recognized
for its innovation, quality, and commitment to diversity,
sustainability, and employee satisfaction by such notable
publications as Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek,
Construction Equipment, and Roads & Bridges; and
WHEREAS, Businesses that employ Texans and that contribute to
the local economy are important components of a prosperous future,
and Caterpillar is deserving of recognition for the positive role
it plays in the Lone Star State and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of Caterpillar Inc. and
extend to all those associated with the company sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Caterpillar as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.