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89(R) SR 541 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 19, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate