H.R. No. 2846
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The year 2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the
founding of Kilgore College; and
WHEREAS, During the summer of 1935, the citizens of Kilgore
voted to establish a junior college district within the Kilgore
Independent School District, and on September 13 of that year,
Kilgore College offered its first classes to 229 students; since
that time, enrollment has increased to more than 5,500 students;
and
WHEREAS, A publicly supported, two-year institution serving
East Texas, Kilgore College offers a wide range of postsecondary
educational opportunities, and it promotes high quality, great
value, easy access, and community focus; guided by the motto
"Emphasis Excellence," the college prepares students to enter the
workforce or transfer to a four-year university, and it features a
comprehensive financial aid program; and
WHEREAS, Kilgore College also offers instruction in small
business development, adult and continuing education, fine arts,
and athletics, and it is the home of the famous Rangerettes
dance-drill team; and
WHEREAS, For 75 years, the faculty and staff of Kilgore
College have committed themselves to meeting the educational needs
of the community, and the school has played a vital role in helping
many Texans build a bright and prosperous future for themselves;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of Kilgore
College and extend to all those associated with the institution
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Kilgore College as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Merritt
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2846 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House