CONGRATULATING THE OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY COUNTER—UAS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

2022 Okla. Sess. Law Serv. Hs. Res. 1074 (WEST)

2022 Okla. Sess. Law Serv. Hs. Res. 1074 (WEST)
OKLAHOMA 2022 SESSION LAW SERVICE
Fifty-Eighth Legislature, 2022 Second Regular Session
H.Res.No. 1074
CONGRATULATING THE OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY COUNTER—UAS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
A Resolution congratulating the Oklahoma State University Counter–UAS Center of Excellence.
WHEREAS, the Unmanned Systems Research Institute (USRI) at Oklahoma State University has been designated as a United States Department of Defense Counter–UAS (unmanned aerial systems) Center of Excellence. Created in partnership with the U.S. military and industry leaders, the center will elevate the university's capacity to develop state-of-the-art technology and a highly trained workforce equipped to sustain growth well into the future; and
WHEREAS, the newly formed Center of Excellence aims to provide a collaborative environment to rapidly develop and test counter-UAS capabilities, and bolster the U.S. military's ability to attract a skilled, security-cleared workforce to develop and test this technology; and
WHEREAS, the center will provide expertise on unmanned systems, autonomy, advanced materials and navigation solutions, as well as potential workforce candidates who will now have extensive, hands-on experience with systems and technologies developed through the center; and
WHEREAS, Oklahoma State University, the state's premier land grant institution, believes strongly in its mission to support the needs of the citizens of the state and assist industry, state and federal agencies through education, research and extension. The Counter–UAS Center of Excellence continues the tradition of leadership and distinction in aerospace and UAS research.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 58TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:
THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives hereby acknowledges the Oklahoma State University Counter–UAS Center of Excellence for its contributions to our state and nation for its positive impact on Oklahoma's economic development and industry expertise.
Adopted by the House of Representatives the 26th day of May, 2022.
Filed with the Secretary of State May 26, 2022.
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