By Carter                                             H.R. No. 1101

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Texas is internationally known as one of the world's

 1-2     preeminent centers of space exploration, and the aerospace industry

 1-3     has established itself as an integral aspect of the history,

 1-4     economy, and culture of the state; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, In 1961 President John F. Kennedy confronted his

 1-6     fellow Americans with the challenge of landing a human being on the

 1-7     moon before the decade's end, and the nation's imagination was

 1-8     captured by the sweep and daring of this ambitious venture; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, Eight years later, astronaut Neil Armstrong became

1-10     the first man to walk the surface of the moon, and this historic

1-11     achievement was eloquent testimony to the steadfast dedication and

1-12     remarkable skill of the men and women of the National Aeronautics

1-13     and Space Administration (NASA); and

1-14           WHEREAS, Since that time, Americans have continued to explore

1-15     outer space, testing the limits of human possibility even as they

1-16     make immeasurable contributions to our understanding of the

1-17     universe, and NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston has

1-18     remained at the forefront of this essential endeavor; and

1-19           WHEREAS, A vital element of the Lone Star State's stature as

1-20     an international business mecca, the aerospace industry has also

1-21     been responsible for a number of the technological advances that

1-22     have shaped modern civilization and enriched our lives; and

1-23           WHEREAS, The history of modern Texas is inextricably entwined

1-24     with that of the aerospace industry, and it is indeed fitting at

 2-1     this time to recognize this crucial component of the state's

 2-2     security and prosperity; now, therefore, be it

 2-3           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-4     Legislature hereby recognize May 25-31, 1997, as Texas Space and

 2-5     Technology Week and extend to all those involved in the aerospace

 2-6     industry sincere best wishes for continued success in the years to

 2-7     come.