SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 197
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 21, 2017, 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 12,000
students; it offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees
from the colleges of Business, Education and Human Development,
Liberal Arts, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Science and
Engineering; and
WHEREAS, The university continues to bring new programs
and initiatives to the campus; such programs include a bachelor's
degree in electrical engineering, a doctorate in geospatial
computing sciences, and a doctorate in nursing practice; and
WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is home to
world-class centers and institutes conducting autonomous
geospatial and marine research focused on the Gulf of Mexico; 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, 85th
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 21, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate