SENATE MEMORIAL 74

54th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2019

INTRODUCED BY

Gabriel Ramos

A MEMORIAL

DECLARING FEBRUARY 19, 2019 "NEW MEXICO TECH DAY" IN THE SENATE.

     WHEREAS, New Mexico tech day is meant to increase awareness of and garner support for education, innovation and research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics at the New Mexico institute of mining and technology, also known as New Mexico tech; and

     WHEREAS, New Mexico celebrates innovation, education, research, science, technology, engineering and mathematics for their contributions to New Mexico's economy; and

     WHEREAS, New Mexico calls upon its governing bodies to attract industry with high-paying jobs requiring science, technology, engineering and mathematics education; and

     WHEREAS, New Mexico tech has long been a leader in science, technology and research, which rely on innovation from high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students; and

     WHEREAS, New Mexico tech prepares students to contribute to the state and nation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines, through innovation and research, leading to economic development; and

     WHEREAS, New Mexico tech is rated in the top one percent nationwide among all colleges and universities for best value in engineering and physical sciences programs by College Factual and rated one of the top eight public universities in the west by U.S. News & World Report; and

     WHEREAS, New Mexico tech has founded the center for technology commercialization, targeting partnerships with hands-on, in-house development of commercializable intellectual property leading to market-driven licensing and spinoff opportunities; and

     WHEREAS, the legislature has shown its commitment to education and identified science, technology, engineering and mathematics education as a priority;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that February 19, 2019 be declared "New Mexico Tech Day" in the senate; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, innovation and research that prepare students for high-paying jobs be supported by the state; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be transmitted to the governor and the president of the New Mexico institute of mining and technology.

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