H.R. No. 27
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, The Public Policy Research Institute at Texas A&M
  University celebrated its 35th anniversary by hosting a special
  conference on November 5, 2018; and
         WHEREAS, Established by the Texas Legislature in 1983, PPRI
  has become a leading interdisciplinary government and social policy
  research organization; it examines social problems related to the
  areas of government, education, public health, substance abuse,
  workforce and employment, aging, and the circumstances of children
  and families; in recent years, it has been particularly impactful
  in the realms of health, school discipline, and juvenile and
  criminal justice; and
         WHEREAS, The institute designs scientific projects that
  predict and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and initiatives
  at all levels, from local to international; currently
  self-supporting, it has secured more than $145 million in federal,
  state, and private extramural funding since its inception, and it
  has delivered scientific research and evaluative services to more
  than 90 public and private sponsors engaged in formulating public
  policy; and
         WHEREAS, Utilizing advanced analytical and technical
  capabilities, PPRI offers survey design and administration, policy
  research, statistical analysis, program evaluation, and
  development and management of electronic information and data
  systems; as the largest public survey research organization in the
  state, it effectively administers 100,000 interviews by phone,
  300,000 by mail, and 10,000 in person each year; and
         WHEREAS, Solid data and expert analysis are key to the
  development and successful implementation of sound public policy,
  and as an essential resource for policymakers, PPRI has helped
  improve the quality of life for countless people in Texas and
  beyond; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate the Public Policy Research
  Institute at Texas A&M University on its 35th anniversary and
  extend to all those associated with this outstanding organization
  sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the institute as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Raney
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 27 was adopted by the House on January
  23, 2019, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House