SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 118
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of the Rio Grande Valley and Texans across the
state in celebrating January 27, 2011, as The University of
Texas--Pan American Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The University of Texas--Pan American was founded
in 1927 as Edinburg College; it was renamed Pan American College
in 1964 as a reflection of its mission to bridge the cultures of
North and South America and to mirror the school's cultural and
ethnic diversity; it joined The University of Texas System in
1989; and
WHEREAS, Today, The University of Texas--Pan American is
one of the leading institutions of higher education in the
nation; it has been named by Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
Magazine as one of the top 100 colleges in the nation for
Hispanics, ranking in the top five in the number of bachelor's
and master's degrees awarded to Hispanics; it is one of only six
universities in Texas named to the Forbes top 100 list of
America's Best Public Colleges; and
WHEREAS, In addition to its outstanding academic
offerings, the university offers a wide array of extracurricular
activities; its internationally renowned mariachi program has
won more than 10 first-place awards at national competitions;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the students, faculty, staff, and
alumni of The University of Texas--Pan American on their many
valuable contributions to our state and extend to them best
wishes for a memorable celebration of The University of
Texas--Pan American Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
university as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa, Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 26, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate