SR242 - Recognizing March 16-22, 2025, as National Surveyors Week.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 242          WHEREAS, Surveyors play an essential role in ensuring the   success and efficiency of infrastructure and property   development across the Lone Star State, and these dedicated   professionals are being honored with the observance of National   Surveyors Week from March 16 to 22, 2025; and            WHEREAS, National Surveyors Week was established by the   National Society of Professional Surveyors to bring public   recognition to the sector and its role in shaping modern society;   during the annual event, thousands of professional surveyors   across the country and state take part in local activities   designed to introduce a new generation to the industry and   showcase the use of technology in their work; and            WHEREAS, Since the earliest days of its founding, our   nation has relied upon land surveyors to create accurate maps and   define property boundaries, paving the way for the establishment   of roads, buildings, and other vital elements of civilization;   surveyors have included prominent figures in our society,   including Presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, and   the efforts of the first American surveyors helped shape our   country's westward expansion by enabling prospective settlers to   achieve the dream of land ownership; today, surveyors continue to   apply their expertise in such scientific specialties as geodesy,   physics, and engineering to projects that are crucial to the   growth and development of our cities and communities; and            WHEREAS, The men and women of the surveying profession are   making invaluable contributions through their dedication to the   highest standards of skill, competence, and integrity, and the   occasion of National Surveyors Week provides a welcome occasion   to celebrate their achievements; now, therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize March 16-22, 2025, as National   Surveyors Week and extend to all those associated with the   industry sincere best wishes for continued success.     Hughes, Birdwell, Eckhardt   Hinojosa of Hidalgo, Parker, West           ____________________________________________________________         Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate         ____________________________________________________________         Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate         ____________________________________________________________         Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate                 ______________________________         President of the Senate                I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 2025.                 ______________________________         Secretary of the Senate