SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 128
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize San Jacinto College as it celebrates the 50th
anniversary of its founding; and
WHEREAS, The doors of San Jacinto College officially
opened at 8:30 a.m. on September 18, 1961, and by the end of the
week enrollment had reached 876; San Jacinto College had set a
new record for first-year enrollment for Texas junior colleges,
and the total was the second-largest first-year enrollment for
all Texas colleges; and
WHEREAS, San Jacinto College rapidly became an educational
leader in the greater Houston area, with a solid reputation of
providing affordable, high-quality teaching and training in
science, math, language, fine arts, and technical programs; and
WHEREAS, On April 6, 1963, San Jacinto College was awarded
full accreditation by the Texas Association of Colleges and
Universities, making it the first college to become a fully
accredited member after only two years of operation; and
WHEREAS, In the fall of 1966, San Jacinto College was
accepted as a full member of the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools, one of only two colleges to be granted full
membership after only five years of operation; and
WHEREAS, San Jacinto College now operates three campuses,
nine extension centers, and an early college high school, serving
nearly 30,000 students in more than 140 degree and certificate
options, including university transfer and job training
programs; and
WHEREAS, San Jacinto College is preparing for future
growth and expansion with facility upgrades at all three campuses
that will enhance instruction in science, mathematics, allied
health, and technology; and
WHEREAS, For 50 years, San Jacinto College has maintained a
consistent tradition of excellence by providing outstanding,
cost-effective education to the citizens of eastern Harris
County; the 50th anniversary of the college is being celebrated
during the 2011-2012 academic year with a variety of events and
activities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby applaud and congratulate
San Jacinto College on 50 outstanding years of service to the
community and proclaim September 19, 2011, as San Jacinto College
Day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the college as a memento of this special occasion.
Whitmire, Gallegos, Jackson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 28, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate