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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 277
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins citizens |
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across the state in celebrating March 3, 2015, as Space Day at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
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and the Johnson Space Center have an outstanding record of |
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intrepid space exploration and scientific discovery, and they |
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provide Texans and people around the world with opportunities to |
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learn about the planet Earth and space; and |
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WHEREAS, Every other year, the Johnson Space Center and its |
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industry partners bring Space Day to the Texas Capitol; this |
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enjoyable and informative event offers interactive exhibits, |
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knowledgeable speakers, and fascinating presentations; and |
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WHEREAS, More than 1,000 students from all grade levels |
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come together on Space Day to collaborate and learn more about |
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the science of space; programs like Space Day inspire many |
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students to focus their studies on science, mathematics, and |
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technology and to plan futures as our next generation of |
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scientific leaders; and |
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WHEREAS, The directors and staff at NASA and the Johnson |
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Space Center continue to drive innovation in the aerospace and |
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technical industries in the Lone Star State and to inspire |
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citizens everywhere to reach for the stars; they are indeed |
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worthy of recognition for their invaluable contributions to our |
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state and country; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the work of the National Aeronautics |
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and Space Administration and the Johnson Space Center and extend |
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best wishes to all for a rewarding Space Day at the State Capitol; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this event. |
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Taylor of Galveston |
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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 3, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |