1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 293 1-3 WHEREAS, Since the discovery of DNA in 1953, the field of 1-4 life science has evolved quickly and has led to medical advances 1-5 that have improved the quality of life for millions around the 1-6 world and in Texas, and the new generation of scientists and 1-7 researchers of this state is indeed deserving of special legislative 1-8 recognition; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The cycle of innovation in the area of life science 1-10 has brought great benefits to the Lone Star State; not only has 1-11 the physical health of Texans been improved by these advances, but 1-12 the economic health of the state has benefited as well; and 1-13 WHEREAS, In 1998 alone, academic and research institutions 1-14 in Texas invested over $1 billion in research and development; 1-15 from these institutions, in tandem with almost 500 life science 1-16 companies across the state, new technologies emerge and are 1-17 introduced to consumers; and 1-18 WHEREAS, These new technologies range from innovative 1-19 treatments for cancer and infectious disease to advanced diagnostic 1-20 and medical devices, and they represent a tremendous advantage for 1-21 both the consumer and the economy in Texas; medical research and 1-22 life science companies produced a gross state product impact of 1-23 nearly $4 billion in 2000 and employed over 50,000 Texans; and 2-1 WHEREAS, The continued growth and advancement of the 2-2 life science industry in Texas holds great promise; some small 2-3 measure of the potential that this remarkable field holds will 2-4 be highlighted in a display in the Capitol Extension from 2-5 February 19 to 23, 2001, with exhibits detailing the wonders of 2-6 this growing field; and 2-7 WHEREAS, The health and economic benefits provided to our 2-8 state by the businesses and institutions involved in the life 2-9 science industry are countless, and it is indeed appropriate to 2-10 recognize these entities and their important contributions at 2-11 this time; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 77th Legislature, hereby declare February 20, 2001, Texas Life 2-14 Science Day and extend to all those individuals in this worthy 2-15 field warm best wishes for continued success; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor 2-17 of this auspicious occasion. 2-18 Bernsen 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 President of the Senate 2-21 I hereby certify that the above 2-22 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-23 on February 19, 2001. 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Secretary of the Senate 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Member, Texas Senate