SR541 - Recognizing Caterpillar Inc. on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 541          WHEREAS, Caterpillar Inc. in Irving is celebrating its   100th anniversary in 2025, and this occasion offers a welcome   opportunity to reflect on the history and accomplishments of this   venerable enterprise; and          WHEREAS, Caterpillar can trace its origins back to the late   19th century, when inventors Benjamin Holt and C. L. Best   independently developed steam- and gasoline-powered equipment   that could work faster and longer than horse-drawn machines;   their companies merged into what was then known as the   Caterpillar Tractor Co. in 1925; initially offering five   agricultural models, the company has since expanded its product   line to include construction and mining equipment, diesel and   natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and   diesel-electric locomotives; and          WHEREAS, Over the decades, Caterpillar products have   supported some of the world's biggest infrastructure projects,   including the U.S. interstate highway system, the Panama Canal,   the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Hoover and Three Gorges Dams, and   its equipment played a vital role in powering the Apollo 11   mission to the moon; a strong presence in Texas since the 1960s,   the company moved its headquarters to Irving in 2022; and          WHEREAS, Caterpillar is dedicated to closing the skills   gaps in the manufacturing industry, and it has launched numerous   initiatives to further this goal, including a STEM outreach   program, a paid technician training initiative, and the Global   Dealer Technician Challenge; moreover, the company recently   pledged $100 million to continue its efforts to build an adept   workforce; a Fortune 500 company, Caterpillar has been   recognized for its innovation, quality, and commitment to   diversity, sustainability, and employee satisfaction by such   notable publications as Forbes , The Wall Street Journal ,   Newsweek , Construction Equipment , and Roads & Bridges ; and          WHEREAS, Businesses that employ Texans and that contribute   to the local economy are important components of a prosperous   future, and Caterpillar is deserving of recognition for the   positive role it plays in the Lone Star State and beyond; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of   Caterpillar Inc. and extend to all those associated with the   company sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for Caterpillar as an expression of high regard from the   Texas Senate.     Johnson     Birdwell Hancock Kolkhorst   Eckhardt Nichols   Gutierrez Parker     Patrick, President of the Senate             ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 19, 2025.             ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate             ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate