HR516 - Congratulating Robert Thomas Savely on his 90th birthday.

      H.R. No. 516       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Robert Thomas Savely is celebrating his 90th   birthday on March 27, 2025, and this occasion provides a welcome   opportunity for family, friends, and members of his community to   express the respect and admiration they hold for this esteemed NASA   scientist; and          WHEREAS, In 1935, Robert Savely was born on a farm in   Nebraska; answering his nation's call to duty, he enlisted in the   U.S. military, serving with distinction and laying the foundation   for a remarkable career with NASA; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Savely embarked on his tenure with NASA in 1963;   among his many achievements over the years, he created an AI program   and was instrumental in the advancement of technology as chief   scientist for robotics; moreover, he developed a computer language,   and he worked with his colleagues to efficiently manage mission   control shifts; a distinguished senior scientist, he is the   recipient of a multitude of accolades from NASA, including the   Manned Spacecraft Center Superior Achievement Award for his   preparation of computations and analyses for the Apollo 13 crew and   the Exceptional Service Medal for his commitment to excellence in   the research and development of innovative technology; moreover, he   has been honored with Group Achievement Awards for his outstanding   efforts with the space shuttle program and the Earth resources   experiment team, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Superior   Achievement Awards for his valued role in the space shuttle program   and work with the orbiter navigation system and shuttle flights,   and the Manned Flight Awareness Honoree Award; and          WHEREAS, Actively involved in his community, he has served on   the Clear Lake City Water Authority Board of Directors for more than   four decades; in all his endeavors, Mr. Savely benefits from the   love and support of his wife of over 65 years, their two children,   and their grandchildren; he is known for his generosity and   willingness to help others, and he has enjoyed tutoring students in   computer languages; and          WHEREAS, With the passage of another year, Robert Savely may   reflect with pride on his wide-ranging accomplishments and on the   many significant contributions he has made in behalf of his fellow   citizens; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate Robert Thomas Savely on the joyous   occasion of his 90th birthday and extend to him sincere   appreciation for his groundbreaking work with NASA; and, be it   further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Mr. Savely as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.     Paul     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 516 was adopted by the House on March   31, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House