SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 201
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize a number of honored guests from Texas A&M
University--Corpus Christi who are gathering at the State
Capitol on February 13, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Tracing its origins to the founding of the
University of Corpus Christi in 1947, this notable institution
opened its doors as Texas A&I University at Corpus Christi in
1973; four years later, the school's name was changed to Corpus
Christi State University, and it joined The Texas A&M University
System in 1989; and
WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi became a
four-year comprehensive university in 1994; in the following
decade, it added the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and
its president and chief executive officer, Dr. Flavius
Killebrew, implemented Momentum 2015, a 10-year plan to become
the flagship university for South Texas; and
WHEREAS, Today, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi has
an enrollment of more than 10,000 students from 48 states and 67
countries; it offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees
in the colleges of business, education, liberal arts, science and
technology, and nursing and health sciences; designated by the
federal government as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, it helps
students close educational gaps within a supportive,
multicultural learning community; the school also promotes
involvement in athletics through its intercollegiate program of
14 men's and women's sports as a member of the Southland
Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association
Division I-AAA; and
WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi provides its
students with an exceptional education and a solid foundation for
future success, and in so doing, it contributes to the continued
vitality and prosperity of the Lone Star State; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby recognize February 13, 2013, as Texas A&M
University--Corpus Christi Day at the State Capitol and extend to
all those associated with this esteemed institution sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the university as an expression of high regard from the Texas
Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 13, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate