SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 92
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Bryan and College Station in celebrating
February 6, 2013, as Bryan-College Station Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, These neighboring cities share the distinction
of being home to Texas A&M University, established just south
of Bryan in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of
Texas; located at the postal railway stop called College
Station, the future university town originated as a planned
community for professors; and
WHEREAS, The City of Bryan was established in 1859 and
named after William Joel Bryan, the nephew of Texas pioneer
Stephen F. Austin; Bryan incorporated in 1871 and grew into a
vibrant and diverse city of commerce; and
WHEREAS, College Station burgeoned along with the
university, experiencing major growth in the 1960s, when the
school opened its doors to women and adopted the name Texas A&M
University; today, Texas A&M is one of the largest public
universities in the nation; and
WHEREAS, This thriving area is also home to the George Bush
Presidential Library and Museum; the library chronicles the
administration of George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st president
of the United States, and houses more than 40,000 artifacts and
one million audiovisual records; since its opening in 1997, the
presidential library has hosted more than 690,000 visitors; and
WHEREAS, Set amid rich, rolling farmlands, the two
venerable cities of Bryan and College Station share a steadfast
commitment to higher education, cultural enrichment, and
enduring traditions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby join the proud area citizens in celebrating
Bryan-College Station Day at the State Capitol on February 6,
2013; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 30, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate