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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 469
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the representatives of the Johnson Space Center who are |
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visiting Austin on the occasion of NASA Space Day at the State |
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Capitol, which is being celebrated March 19, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, The Johnson Space Center has played a vital role |
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in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's intrepid |
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explorations of space and important scientific discoveries, |
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which have for decades inspired and benefited the people of our |
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nation and state; and |
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WHEREAS, NASA has long led the nations of the world in |
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space exploration and aeronautical technology; the Johnson Space |
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Center is pioneering the development of America's deep space |
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vehicle, Orion, and maximizing the use of the International Space |
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Station for research purposes; and |
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WHEREAS, Among its other functions are the research and |
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development that are so vital to future space exploration, along |
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with the formation of partnerships to advance commercial crew and |
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cargo capabilities; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the past half century, NASA innovations have |
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helped to ensure the national security of the United States, as |
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well as the safety of its individual citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, Breakthroughs by NASA scientists have even |
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revolutionized American health care; because of these |
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achievements, today's medical professionals have access to |
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technologies such as computerized axial tomography scans, |
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magnetic resonance imaging, fetal monitors, and programmable |
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heart pacemakers; and |
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WHEREAS, Through educational programs such as Texas Aerospace |
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Scholars, NASA is preparing a new generation of scientists and |
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explorers who can contribute to the nation's future; and |
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WHEREAS, NASA and the Johnson Space Center help drive our |
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state's dynamic economy and generate a highly skilled work force |
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for Texas and the rest of the world; the agency employs more than |
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3,100 civil servants and some 10,000 contractor personnel at the |
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Johnson Space Center; it also awards $4.9 billion worth of NASA |
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contracts annually; and |
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WHEREAS, Such extraordinary contributions have made NASA a |
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revered institution the world over, and the Johnson Space |
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Center's essential role in these achievements has long been a |
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source of pride for all Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby welcome the delegation from the Johnson |
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Space Center to Austin and extend best wishes for an enjoyable and |
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productive NASA Space Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the Johnson Space Center as an expression of high regard from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Taylor |
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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 March 19, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |