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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 339
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WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is pleased to recognize |
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Anousheh Ansari, the first female private space explorer, |
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on the occasion of her recent mission to the International |
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Space Station; and |
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WHEREAS, When the Russian spaceship Soyuz TMA-9 lifted |
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off on September 18, 2006, for an eight-day mission to the |
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International Space Station, Anousheh Ansari was on board; |
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she made history by becoming the first female private space |
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explorer and the first astronaut of Iranian descent; and |
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WHEREAS, Anousheh wanted more than to take a trip into |
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space, she wanted to make a difference in the world and to |
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inspire others, especially women and children, to study hard |
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and overcome obstacles; she shared her experiences in space |
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with others in a web log that was viewed more than 50 million |
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times and was read by people from around the world; and |
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WHEREAS, She has a history of accomplishing her goals; |
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as a teenager, she came to the United States unable to speak |
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English; she dedicated herself to learning and earned a |
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bachelor's degree in electronics and computer engineering |
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and a master's degree in electrical engineering; and |
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WHEREAS, Anousheh and her family have actively promoted |
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the latest technologies and social entrepreneurship; in 2004, |
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they provided the funds for the first nongovernment organization |
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to launch a reusable manned spacecraft into space; and |
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WHEREAS, She is a successful entrepreneur and has |
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cofounded two business ventures; her latest technology company, |
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Prodea Systems, helps customers realize the potential of the |
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Internet and digital technology; and |
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WHEREAS, Anousheh Ansari is truly a space ambassador and |
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her accomplishments are indeed inspirational; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby congratulate Anousheh Ansari |
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on the successful completion of her mission and extend to her |
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best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared |
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for her as an expression of esteem and admiration from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Shapiro |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 27, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |