SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 213
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize South Texas College's Mid-Valley Campus, which is
celebrating the college's 15th anniversary on March 25, 2009; and
WHEREAS, South Texas College is one of the nation's leading
and fastest growing community colleges; it has 20,000 students
attending classes on five campuses and employs more than 1,600
faculty and staff members; offering more than 100 degree and
certificate programs, it is ranked in the top 100 out of 1,100
community colleges in the nation for awarding associate degrees,
and it has received wide recognition for its excellent programs;
and
WHEREAS, The Mid-Valley Campus provides educational
opportunities for the citizens of Weslaco, Donna, Mercedes, and
the surrounding communities; the campus was established in 1997
and has grown to include modern facilities spread across an area
of 46.5 acres; and
WHEREAS, The campus promotes job creation in the
Mid-Valley area; it is home to South Texas College's Garden
Project and Border Studies Club, and it is the base for the
region's annual Walk for Education; and
WHEREAS, South Texas College's Mid-Valley Campus deserves
recognition for its efforts to provide educational resources for
the previously underserved residents of Weslaco, Donna,
Mercedes, and surrounding communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the students, faculty,
staff, and administrators at South Texas College's Mid-Valley
Campus for an outstanding 15th anniversary celebration; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 17, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate