85R8322 CJM-D
By: Zerwas H.R. No. 282
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Community colleges play an increasingly important
role in higher education in the State of Texas, and on February 7,
2017, a delegation of several hundred Texas community college
students are gathering at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Community college leaders, students, and trustees
and members of the Texas Association of Community Colleges and the
Community College Association of Texas Trustees have joined
together to discuss the essential contributions their schools make
to the state; and
WHEREAS, The total annual enrollment for Texas community and
technical colleges exceeds 700,000 students, accounting for almost
half of the state's postsecondary population and the largest sector
of higher education; and
WHEREAS, The community colleges of Texas clearly serve a
vital function in the education and economic development of the
state, and it is indeed a pleasure to welcome these outstanding
students, instructors, administrators, and trustees to Austin;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 7, 2017, as Community College
Day at the State Capitol and extend to all the participants sincere
best wishes for an enjoyable and informative visit.