SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 386
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize The University of Texas at San Antonio's Alumni
Association, which is celebrating March 8, 2011, as UTSA Day at
the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The University of Texas at San Antonio was created
by the Texas Legislature in 1969 and today is emerging as a
national research university providing world-class research and
educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate
students and preparing student leaders for the global
environment; and
WHEREAS, The alumni of The University of Texas at San Antonio
now number over 82,000; 90 percent reside in the great State of
Texas, and over 60 percent reside in or around Bexar County; this
exceptional institution's alumni continue to advance knowledge and
change lives through academic excellence; and
WHEREAS, The University of Texas at San Antonio Alumni
Association has awarded over $850,000 in scholarships to
students since 1982 and continues to help the university build on
a tradition of access and opportunity; and
WHEREAS, The association's endowed scholarship fund has
now surpassed $1 million and will begin funding an additional
$30,000 in scholarships annually, thereby helping even more
students achieve their dream and prepare for a competitive world;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the Alumni Association of The University
of Texas at San Antonio on its longstanding commitment to serving
the university, its students, and its alumni through scholarships
and the promotion of academic excellence; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Alumni Association of The University of Texas at San Antonio
as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 8, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate