SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 850

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, The Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock was created in 1909 after the Texas Legislature established funding for a series of experiment stations to be a part of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, now The Texas A&M University System; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, the center has made many important contributions to the development of agricultural products, processes, and equipment; its scientists have developed the storm-proof cotton boll and varieties of cotton resistant to bacterial blight, and 95 percent of the grain sorghum acreage in the state can trace its origin to pure line selections or varieties from the center; and

WHEREAS, With a staff of 22 research scientists and 16 extension scientists, the center continues to seek breakthroughs and innovations that, like the low-energy precision-application irrigation method, will keep our state in the forefront of agricultural production; and

WHEREAS, The center is truly deserving of recognition for 100 years of service to our state and nation; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the scientists and staff of the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock for their many contributions to the field of agriculture and extend to them best wishes for a memorable 100th anniversary celebration; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the center as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Duncan

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 8, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate