44TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - FIRST SESSION, 1999

REQUESTING THE DESIGNATION OF JANUARY 28, 1999 AS "LABS PARTNERSHIP DAY IN NEW MEXICO".

WHEREAS, New Mexico has been at the forefront of scientific endeavors for over fifty years due to the presence of several national research and development institutions in our state; and

WHEREAS, Los Alamos national laboratory and Sandia national laboratories have made an enormous contribution to the safety and security of the United States and have helped to maintain the United States' preeminent position in research and development worldwide; and

WHEREAS, these laboratories have provided substantial employment, purchase of in-state goods and services and many other economic benefits to the citizens of New Mexico; and

WHEREAS, these laboratories have partnered with other entities in New Mexico in the areas of community and education outreach, technology transfer and computing; and

WHEREAS, the dedication and leadership of many New Mexico lawmakers in the area of research and development have helped create a healthy atmosphere for scientific pursuits within New Mexico;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that January 28, 1999 be designated as "Labs Partnership Day in New Mexico"; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be transmitted to Los Alamos national laboratory and to Sandia national laboratories.