SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Texas Southern University and to welcome those who are
visiting the State Capitol on January 24, 2017, to celebrate
Texas Southern University Day; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1927, Texas Southern University is one
of the most prominent Historically Black Colleges and Universities
in Texas and in the United States; and
WHEREAS, The university offers more than 120 baccalaureate,
master's, and doctoral degree programs in nine schools and
colleges, and it provides a first-class education to approximately
8,500 students each year; and
WHEREAS, One-fourth of all African American pharmacists in
the country are graduates of Texas Southern University, and the
Thurgood Marshall School of Law annually graduates more African
American and Hispanic law students than any other law school in
the state; and
WHEREAS, Under the direction of Dr. Austin A. Lane, the
university is committed to focusing on student success and to
maintaining the highest standards in academic quality and
research, fiscal responsibility, and educational partnerships; and
WHEREAS, Texas Southern University is proud to have two
members of the Texas Senate and eleven members of the Texas House
of Representatives closely tied to the university as alumni or
current students; and
WHEREAS, Texas Southern University is an enduring and
invaluable force in the provision of quality higher education,
and the institution plays a significant role in the economic and
social vitality of Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Texas Southern University on its
dedication to excellence and extend to its delegates best wishes
for a memorable Texas Southern University Day at the State
Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
memento of this special day.
Miles
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 24, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate