Texas Senate Bill SR37

Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Caption

Recognizing February 12, 2019, as Baylor Day.

Impact

The resolution affirms the importance of Baylor University in fostering educational excellence and its commitment to developing leaders who serve globally. It highlights the university's ambitious academic strategic plan named 'Illuminate', which endeavors to elevate Baylor to tier one research institution status while emphasizing its historical Texas Baptist roots. The focus areas of this strategic plan include health, materials science, data sciences, human flourishing, and ethics.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 37 recognizes February 12, 2019, as Baylor Day at the Capitol in Texas. This resolution applauds Baylor University for its significant contributions to Texas's educational landscape since its establishment on February 1, 1845. The resolution emphasizes Baylor's status as the oldest continually operating university in the state and acknowledges its vibrant community that serves approximately 17,000 students across various undergraduate and graduate programs.

Contention

The resolution also celebrates Baylor's athletic achievements, mentioning the football team's success in the 2018 Texas Bowl game and the women's basketball team's dominance in achieving titles. Overall, Senate Resolution 37 serves to reinforce the recognition of Baylor University's role in providing quality education and its broader impact on the state of Texas.