SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 113
WHEREAS, Community colleges play an increasingly important
role in higher education in the State of Texas, and on February 5,
2013, a delegation of more than 1,000 Texas community college
students are converging at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Leaders of the Texas Junior College Student
Government Association, including President Ashley Scholten of
Navarro College, are being joined by community college students,
community college trustees, and members of the Texas Association
of Community Colleges to discuss the essential contributions
their schools make to the state; and
WHEREAS, The total annual enrollment for Texas community
and technical colleges exceeds one million students, accounting
for more than half of the state's postsecondary student
population and the largest sector of higher education; and
WHEREAS, The community colleges of Texas clearly serve a
vital function in the educational and economic development of the
state, and it is a pleasure to welcome these outstanding students,
teachers, and administrators to Austin; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby recognize February 5, 2013, as Community
College Student Day at the Capitol and extend to all the
participants best wishes for a memorable and productive visit;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
memento of this special day.
Seliger
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 5, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate