SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 397
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas State Technical College System for its
outstanding contributions to higher education in the state; and
WHEREAS, Texas State Technical College innovatively lives
out its mission to contribute to the educational and economic
development of the State of Texas by offering
occupation-oriented programs and emphasizing highly specialized
advanced and emerging technical and vocational areas; and
WHEREAS, Texas State Technical College is the only
state-supported two-year college system in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Texas State Technical College serves Texas with
colleges in Harlingen, Marshall, Waco, and West Texas through
partnership agreements with 30 community colleges and customized
training for Texas industries; and
WHEREAS, Texas State Technical College serves students
from 207 of the 254 Texas counties, the majority of which are
located in rural areas which provide limited or no access to
institutions of higher education or workforce training; and
WHEREAS, Texas State Technical College provides an
affordable career-specific college degree at a quarter of the
cost of proprietary schools; and
WHEREAS, Texas State Technical College serves more than
14,800 students each year in credit programs alone and provides
direct, customized training to thousands more who are employed or
seeking employment in Texas industries; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the faculty, staff, and
administration of the Texas State Technical College System on
their dedication to providing essential educational
opportunities to the citizens of Texas that allow them to prepare
for or advance in their careers; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Texas State Technical College as an expression of high regard
from the Texas Senate.
Averitt, Duncan, Eltife,
Estes, Fraser, Lucio
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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 March 24, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate