SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 164 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Del Mar College in Corpus Christi for its many contributions to the community of the Coastal Bend region; and WHEREAS, Del Mar College provides high-quality instruction in a wide range of academic and technical disciplines for its 10,000 traditional students and its 12,000 continuing education and contract instruction students; and WHEREAS, The college's business, occupational, and technical students earn a statistically high income in their first year after graduation, and on average, 90 percent of Del Mar College graduates seeking licensure for their professional credentials pass their state or national certification examinations; and WHEREAS, This outstanding institution offers a first-rate education to the people of the Coastal Bend at an affordable price; the college is truly deserving of recognition for the positive impact it has had on the growth and prosperity of the region; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the administration, faculty, staff, and board of regents of Del Mar College on their commitment to excellence in education and extend to them best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the college as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Hinojosa ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 17, 2015. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate