R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Since the discovery of DNA in 1953, the field of
 1-2     life science has evolved quickly and has led to medical advances
 1-3     that have improved the quality of life for millions around the
 1-4     world and in Texas, and the new generation of scientists and
 1-5     researchers of this state is indeed deserving of special
 1-6     legislative recognition; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, The cycle of innovation in the area of life science
 1-8     has brought great benefits to the Lone Star State; not only has the
 1-9     physical health of Texans been improved by these advances, but the
1-10     economic health of the state has benefited as well; and
1-11           WHEREAS, In 1996 alone, the 55 medical research institutions
1-12     in Texas invested $899 million in research and development; this
1-13     represents a huge investment in academic research, and from these
1-14     institutions, in tandem with almost 500 life science companies
1-15     across the state, new technologies emerge and are introduced to
1-16     consumers; and
1-17           WHEREAS, These new technologies range from innovative
1-18     treatments for cancer and infectious disease to advanced diagnostic
1-19     and medical devices, and they represent a tremendous advantage for
1-20     both the consumer and the economy in Texas; medical research and
1-21     life science companies generated $1.04 billion for state and local
1-22     governments in 1997, and employed nearly 49,000 Texans; and
1-23           WHEREAS, The continued growth and advancement of the life
1-24     science industry in Texas holds great promise; some small measure
 2-1     of the potential this remarkable field holds will be highlighted in
 2-2     a display in the Capitol Extension from February 22 to 26, with
 2-3     exhibits detailing the wonders of this growing field; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, The health and economic benefits provided to our
 2-5     state by the businesses and institutions involved in the life
 2-6     science industry are countless, and it is indeed appropriate to
 2-7     recognize these entities and their important contributions at this
 2-8     time; now, therefore, be it
 2-9           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-10     Legislature hereby declare February 23, 1999, Texas Life Science
2-11     Day and extend to all those individuals in this worthy field warm
2-12     best wishes for continued success.
                                                                      McCall
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 233 was adopted by the House on
         February 23, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House