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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 28, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate