H.R. No. 406
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A group from St. Mary's University has gathered in
the chamber on this day, February 11, 2009, and their visit to the
Capitol offers a welcome opportunity to honor this respected
liberal arts institution; and
WHEREAS, The oldest university in San Antonio and the oldest
Catholic university in Texas, St. Mary's was established by
Marianist brothers and priests in 1852; its 135-acre campus
northwest of downtown is home to a diverse student body with a
current enrollment of approximately 4,000, and a 13-1
student-to-faculty ratio fosters a close-knit and supportive
academic community; and
WHEREAS, Students may choose from more than 40 academic
programs as well as from numerous preprofessional programs offered
through five schools, the Bill Greehey School of Business, the
School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Science,
Engineering and Technology, Graduate School, and Law School; in
addition to its outstanding academic programs, the school takes
pride in its athletic record, having won five national titles in
basketball, baseball, softball, and golf, and serving as home to
more than 160 All-American Scholar athletes; and
WHEREAS, St. Mary's is ranked fourth in the West region for
best value and quality by U.S. News & World Report, and its
graduation rates are among the highest in Texas; moreover, more
than 70 percent of its students participate in community service,
and statistics show that over 300 of its alumni have been elected to
public office, ranging from city councils to the United States
Congress; and
WHEREAS, With Dr. Charles Cotrell as its president since
2000, the university is continuing to build on its rich tradition of
promoting academic excellence while encouraging leadership and
service to the greater community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor St. Mary's University for the educational
opportunities it offers its students and extend an official welcome
to the visiting delegation from the school.
Castro
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 406 was adopted by the House on
February 11, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House