H.R. No. 684
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Panola College nursing programs have enhanced the
lives of countless northeast Texans by providing exceptional
nursing education for thousands of students; and
WHEREAS, Located in Carthage, Panola College established its
Licensed Vocational Nursing Program in 1972 and its Associate
Degree Nursing Program in 1994; through the years, more than 2,000
people have graduated with nursing degrees; and
WHEREAS, The outstanding curriculum and instruction provided
by the institution is evidenced by a 90 percent first-time
licensing exam passing rate for graduates of the Associate Degree
Nursing Program; in addition, both programs have earned
accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting
Commission; and
WHEREAS, Progressive and future-oriented, Panola College
anticipates student needs, and it is only the second school in Texas
to offer a complete RN program online; and
WHEREAS, The college emphasizes the humanitarian aspect of
nursing as well as academic requirements; students have provided
health screening and primary health care provider referral services
to approximately 1,200 people at annual Panola County health fairs
and participated in trips to Belize, bringing basic health services
to that country's most remote villages; and
WHEREAS, To better serve students, Panola College has used
grants from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for
innovation in nursing education to increase both graduation rates
and opportunities for experiential learning, and it operates a new
simulation lab in conjunction with East Texas Medical Center
Carthage; and
WHEREAS, Committed to excellence, the Panola College nursing
programs are truly worthy of recognition for their academic
excellence, innovation in education, and generous service to the
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Panola College nursing programs and
extend to the faculty, staff, and students sincere best wishes for
the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hopson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 684 was adopted by the House on March
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House