Greetings:On behalf of the State of Texas, welcome to Austin!If you ask me, there is no better place to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the IEEE and the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Society Symposium than Texas. We pride ourselves on our state’s robust high-tech industry and appreciate the contribution that smart, hardworking folks like you make to our economy, communities and culture. We’re always on the lookout to add more companies to our growing high-tech sector, so be sure to take a minute of your time in the Lone Star State to envision yourself and your company in Texas.As EMC engineers, you play a vital role in the development and compatibility of sophisticated electronic components that will improve lives well into the future. I hope you will take full advantage of all the conference has to offer, and enrich your vision with what you learn in the exhibition, workshops and technical paper presentations. As you do so, be sure to sample and enjoy all that Texas has to offer on the cultural side as well.With over 1,000 participants, this conference promises to be a wonderfully rewarding experience for you, your families and your peers in this remarkable industry.Again, welcome to Texas!Sincerely, 
Rick Perry, Governor
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