81R6091 JGH-D
By: Branch H.R. No. 231
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Community colleges play an increasingly important
role in higher education in the Lone Star State, and on February 4,
2009, a delegation of more than 1,000 community college students
are gathering at the State Capitol for Community College Student
Day; and
WHEREAS, Leaders of the Texas Junior College Student
Government Association, including President Shane Scott, are being
joined by community college honors students, community college
trustees, and members of the Texas Association of Community
Colleges to discuss the essential contributions their schools make
to the state; and
WHEREAS, The total annual enrollment for Texas community and
technical colleges exceeds one million students, accounting for
approximately half of the state's postsecondary student population
and making up the largest sector of higher education; and
WHEREAS, The community colleges of Texas serve a vital
function in the educational and economic development of the state,
and it is a pleasure to welcome these outstanding students,
teachers, and administrators to Austin; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 4, 2009, as Community College
Student Day at the State Capitol and extend to all participants best
wishes for a memorable and productive visit.