SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 115
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join
the citizens of the Coastal Bend and Texans across the state in
celebrating February 18, 2015, as Texas A&M University--Corpus
Christi Day at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi traces its
beginnings to 1947, when the University of Corpus Christi was
established; the institution became a part of The Texas A&M
University System in 1989; and
WHEREAS, Today, the university serves more than 10,000
students on its 240-acre campus; it offers bachelor's, master's,
and doctoral degrees from the Colleges of Business, Education,
Liberal Arts, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Science and
Engineering; and
WHEREAS, The university continues to bring new programs
and initiatives to the campus; its Harte Research Institute for
Gulf of Mexico Studies was recently named a lead organization of
the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist
Opportunities and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States
Act's Research Centers of Excellence; it has also been designated
by the Federal Aviation Administration as a test site for
unmanned aircraft systems; and
WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is one of
the foremost institutions of higher education in the state, and
it is truly fitting that a day be set aside to recognize its many
contributions to the growth and prosperity of the Lone Star
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the administration, faculty, and
staff of Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi on their
commitment to excellence in education and extend to all best
wishes for an enjoyable Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi Day
at the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the university as an expression of esteem 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 9, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate