SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 601
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
recognizing April 8, 2009, as Texas A&I University Alumni Day at
the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Texas A&I University, now Texas A&M
University--Kingsville, was founded in 1925 as South Texas State
Teachers College; its name was changed to Texas College of Arts
and Industries in 1929 to reflect the expanded mission of the
institution to prepare students for jobs in science, industry,
and technology; and
WHEREAS, It was renamed Texas A&I University in 1967; in
1989, the school entered The Texas A&M University System, and in
1993, its name was changed to reflect membership in that system;
and
WHEREAS, During World War II, the facility earned fame for
its excellence in engineering, and it offered military courses as
well as civilian courses in civil defense; the school also began
offering extension courses, and after the war, it helped many
returning veterans get their education with help from the GI
Bill; and
WHEREAS, The oldest institution of higher education in
South Texas, Texas A&M University--Kingsville continues its
effort to bring high-quality education to the community it
serves; it has long worked with the citrus growers in the Lower
Rio Grande Valley and counts among its many accomplishments the
development of the ruby red grapefruit; and
WHEREAS, Members of the alumni continue to work with the
university and support programs and activities that will enhance
the image, mission, interests, and ideas of the university; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the Texas A&I University alumni for
their efforts on behalf of their alma mater and extend to them
best wishes for a memorable Texas A&I University Alumni Day at
the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Texas A&I University alumni to commemorate this special
occasion.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 8, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate