R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, In an effort to fulfill society's needs, engineers 1-2 have used their scientific and technical knowledge and skills in 1-3 creative and innovative ways; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Engineers face the major technological challenges of 1-5 our time, from rebuilding towns devastated by natural disasters to 1-6 designing an information superhighway that will speed our country 1-7 into the 21st century; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Our young math and science students are being 1-9 encouraged through the work of engineers to realize the practical 1-10 power of their knowledge; and 1-11 WHEREAS, In order to meet the challenges of the future we 1-12 will look more than ever to the knowledge and skills of engineers, 1-13 and we should honor them for their commitment to the advancement of 1-14 society; now, therefore, be it 1-15 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-16 Legislature hereby recognize February 21-27, 1999, as National 1-17 Engineers Week in Texas and extend best wishes to all engineers 1-18 throughout the State of Texas. Davis of Harris _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 259 was adopted by the House on February 23, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House