H.R. No. 2777
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In 2011, Del Mar College in Corpus Christi added an
associate's degree in Mexican-American Studies to better serve area
residents; and
WHEREAS, Students in the program learn to summarize
demographic trends, to recognize the main elements of
Mexican-American aesthetics in literature, language, music, visual
arts, and cultural practices and to demonstrate a comprehensive
understanding of the historical, political, and contemporary
experiences of Mexican-American men and women in South Texas and
throughout the United States; designated as fully transferable to
Texas public colleges and universities by the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board, courses further prepare students by
equipping them with oral, writing, and research skills; and
WHEREAS, Students take these classes for a variety of
reasons, with some committed to earning the associate's degree in
Mexican-American Studies and others interested in fulfilling
creative arts, language, social sciences, or American history
requirements for other majors; a number of students choose to
enroll in these courses to earn college credit through the Early
College Program, to transfer to a four-year university, to become
more competitive in the job market, or to explore the topic through
the Career and Community Education Program; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to engaging the community, the program
also hosts events that expand awareness of the Mexican-American
population and major demographic changes in the nation; to that
end, the Mexican-American Studies Program cosponsored a video
preview and discussion panel on the PBS documentary series "Latino
Americans" with KEDT-TV in 2013; the following year, it went on to
sponsor the first Del Mar College Mexican-American Studies Program
Summer Seminar; and
WHEREAS, The Del Mar College Mexican-American Studies
Program is playing a vital role in the preservation and celebration
of the Lone Star State's Hispanic heritage, and it is indeed fitting
to honor the initiative for its support of the college's emphasis as
a Hispanic-Serving Institution; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the Del Mar College Mexican-American
Studies Program for its contributions to the community and extend
to all those associated with the program sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Del Mar College as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2777 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House