Bill Text: TX SR277 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing March 3, 2015, as Space Day.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2015-03-03 - Reported enrolled [SR277 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-SR277-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins citizens | ||
| across the state in celebrating March 3, 2015, as Space Day at the | ||
| State Capitol; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration | ||
| and the Johnson Space Center have an outstanding record of | ||
| intrepid space exploration and scientific discovery, and they | ||
| provide Texans and people around the world with opportunities to | ||
| learn about the planet Earth and space; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Every other year, the Johnson Space Center and its | ||
| industry partners bring Space Day to the Texas Capitol; this | ||
| enjoyable and informative event offers interactive exhibits, | ||
| knowledgeable speakers, and fascinating presentations; and | ||
| WHEREAS, More than 1,000 students from all grade levels | ||
| come together on Space Day to collaborate and learn more about | ||
| the science of space; programs like Space Day inspire many | ||
| students to focus their studies on science, mathematics, and | ||
| technology and to plan futures as our next generation of | ||
| scientific leaders; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The directors and staff at NASA and the Johnson | ||
| Space Center continue to drive innovation in the aerospace and | ||
| technical industries in the Lone Star State and to inspire | ||
| citizens everywhere to reach for the stars; they are indeed | ||
| worthy of recognition for their invaluable contributions to our | ||
| state and country; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th | ||
| Legislature, hereby commend the work of the National Aeronautics | ||
| and Space Administration and the Johnson Space Center and extend | ||
| best wishes to all for a rewarding Space Day at the State Capitol; | ||
| and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in | ||
| honor of this event. | ||
| Taylor of Galveston | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on March 3, 2015. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
