1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 723 1-3 WHEREAS, Texas is internationally known as one of 1-4 the world's preeminent centers of space exploration, and 1-5 the aerospace industry has established itself as an integral 1-6 aspect of the history, economy, and culture of the state; and 1-7 WHEREAS, In 1961 President John F. Kennedy confronted his 1-8 fellow Americans with the challenge of landing a human being on 1-9 the moon before the decade's end, and the nation's imagination was 1-10 captured by the sweep and daring of this ambitious venture; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Eight years later, astronaut Neil Armstrong became 1-12 the first man to walk the surface of the moon, and this historic 1-13 achievement was eloquent testimony to the steadfast dedication and 1-14 remarkable skill of the men and women of the National Aeronautics 1-15 and Space Administration (NASA); and 1-16 WHEREAS, Since that time, Americans have continued to 1-17 explore outer space, testing the limits of human possibility even 1-18 as they make immeasurable contributions to our understanding of 1-19 the universe, and NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston 1-20 has remained at the forefront of this essential endeavor; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A vital element of the Lone Star State's stature as 1-22 an international business mecca, the aerospace industry has also 1-23 been responsible for a number of the technological advances that 1-24 have shaped modern civilization and enriched our lives; and 2-1 WHEREAS, The history of modern Texas is inextricably entwined 2-2 with that of the aerospace industry, and it is indeed fitting at 2-3 this time to recognize this crucial component of the state's 2-4 security and prosperity; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 76th Texas Legislature 2-6 hereby recognize April 18 through 24, 1999, as Texas Space 2-7 and Technology Week and extend to all those involved in the 2-8 aerospace industry sincere best wishes for continued success in 2-9 the years to come. 2-10 Brown 2-11 Armbrister Harris Ogden 2-12 Barrientos Haywood Ratliff 2-13 Bernsen Jackson Shapiro 2-14 Bivins Lindsay Shapleigh 2-15 Cain Lucio Sibley 2-16 Carona Luna Truan 2-17 Duncan Madla Wentworth 2-18 Ellis Moncrief West 2-19 Fraser Nelson Whitmire 2-20 Gallegos Nixon Zaffirini 2-21 Perry, President of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 President of the Senate 2-24 I hereby certify that the above 2-25 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-26 on April 22, 1999. 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Secretary of the Senate 2-29 ______________________________________ 2-30 Member, Texas Senate