SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 243
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the students, faculty, and staff of the Texas State
University System and citizens across the state in celebrating
February 18, 2009, as Texas State University System Legislative
Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The oldest state university system in Texas, the
Texas State University System originated in 1911 as a means to
support and manage the state teachers colleges; since then, the
system has evolved into a network of institutions committed to
preparing students for the rigors of an increasingly global
economy; and
WHEREAS, The Texas State University System is comprised of
eight campuses situated across the state offering a diverse array
of academic and career paths; Lamar University, Sam Houston State
University, Sul Ross State University, Sul Ross State University
Rio Grande College, Texas State University-San Marcos, Lamar
State College--Orange, Lamar State College--Port Arthur, and
Lamar Institute of Technology combine to form one of the
backbones of higher education in our state; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the Texas State University System
is to provide a high-quality education that is affordable and
accessible and to enrich the lives of its students and enable
them to become productive and contributing members of society; and
WHEREAS, The theme of this year's legislative day is
"Creative Solutions during Challenging Times in Higher
Education"; the system is truly deserving of recognition for its
invaluable role in maintaining the excellence of higher
education in our state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the Texas State University System on
its many contributions to the furtherance of higher education in
the state and extend a sincere welcome to Austin to its
delegation for Texas State University System Legislative Day at
the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the system as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Wentworth, Huffman, Nichols,
Ogden, Uresti, Williams
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 18, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate