SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 280
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome the Mexican and Spanish students who are enrolled at
The University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, Students from Mexico have studied at The
University of Texas at Austin since 1940; the university and
Mexico have historic ties due to shared academic endeavors, and
the university's Graduate School of Business has developed joint
degree programs with Mexican institutions; and
WHEREAS, In 1991, the Texas Legislature established a
tuition assistance program to encourage students from Mexico
with limited financial resources to study in our state, thus
making Texas a responsive educational partner to Mexico; there
are now 479 students from Mexico enrolled at the university; and
WHEREAS, Universities in Spain and The University of Texas
have had ongoing relationships since before the 1980s; there are
32 students from Spain enrolled at The University of Texas; with
257 students from Texas studying in Spain, Spain is now the
country of choice for University of Texas students studying
abroad; and
WHEREAS, The generosity of BBVA Compass and their active
participation in the university's community attest to their
commitment to the university, and the school's distinguished
record of educating Mexican and Spanish students is indicative of
the successful collaboration between Texas and Mexico and Texas
and Spain; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend BBVA Compass and the Mexican and
Spanish students at The University of Texas at Austin for their
special and unique contributions to the university and to our
state; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 16, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate