Bill Text: TX SR374 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing March 7, 2017, as Space Day.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2017-03-07 - Reported enrolled [SR374 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR374-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins citizens | ||
across the state in celebrating March 7, 2017, 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 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 in 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, 85th | ||
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, Garcia | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on March 7, 2017. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |