SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 351 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize March 3, 2011, as Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education Day; and WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education was established in 1973 to promote, maintain, and assure the participation of black citizens in the realm of higher education; and WHEREAS, The organization represents over 1,000 black faculty members, staff members, and administrators of Texas colleges and universities and serves as a strong advocate for ethnic minorities in the educational process; and WHEREAS, The association is hosting a conference March 3 through 5 entitled "The Power of Change II: Celebrating the Progress" and commencing with a visit to the Capitol; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education on their dedication to the promotion of leadership and participation by ethnic minorities in the field of higher education and extend appreciation to them for their many contributions to this state on Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education Day; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this exemplary association as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. West ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 28, 2011. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate