87R30592 TBO-D
 
  By: Guerra H.R. No. 2077
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Southern Methodist University Geothermal Lab is
  celebrating its 51st anniversary in 2021; and
         WHEREAS, Established in 1970, the lab studies geothermal
  energy and explores opportunities for its use in various settings,
  from providing heat to individual buildings to powering entire
  cities; the lab's many initiatives include academic research, the
  development of geothermal maps, and a number of important projects
  that advance the understanding of geothermal resources throughout
  the United States; moreover, lab reports show that the amount of
  extractable geothermal energy in South Texas can run power plants
  for centuries, highlighting the state's potential role as a global
  leader in the geothermal energy industry; and
         WHEREAS, In addition to facilitating research, the SMU
  Geothermal Lab conducts well logging with high precision
  temperature-depth measurements and analyzes samples to measure
  thermal conductivity for commercial clients; the lab also works to
  educate the public through its Power Plays conference and various
  publications, such as informative papers, a monthly newsletter, a
  blog, and classroom materials; and
         WHEREAS, The skillful and hardworking faculty, staff, and
  students of the SMU Geothermal Lab are building on a tradition of
  excellence, and the 51st anniversary of the lab offers a welcome
  opportunity to recognize the vital contributions that it has made
  to the energy industry; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate the SMU Geothermal Lab on its 51st
  anniversary and extend to all those associated with the research
  facility sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the lab as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.