SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 217
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the Texas Tech
University System and citizens across the state in celebrating
February 17, 2009, as Texas Tech University System Day at the
Texas Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Comprised of Texas Tech University, the Texas
Tech University Health Sciences Center, and Angelo State
University, the Texas Tech University System operates campuses
across the state and in Germany and Spain; and
WHEREAS, Under the direction of Chancellor Kent Hance, the
Texas Tech University System is committed to improving access to
higher education and strengthening the academic quality of its
member institutions; by expanding knowledge through research and
effectively managing its resources, the system is providing
exemplary service to its communities and the state as a whole;
and
WHEREAS, With a total enrollment of 37,000 students and a
faculty and staff of 18,000 dedicated educators and employees,
the Texas Tech University System continues to provide our state
with exemplary leaders and citizens; its alumni have played a
major role in the development of Texas as a leader in higher
education; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the students, faculty, staff, and
alumni of the Texas Tech University System on their dedication to
the advancement of higher education in our state and extend to
them a sincere welcome to Austin for Texas Tech University System
Day at the Texas Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Texas Tech University System as an expression of high regard
from the Texas Senate.
Duncan
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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