SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 21
WHEREAS, Community colleges play an increasingly important
role in higher education in the State of Texas, and on February 7,
2017, Texas community college students, administrators, and
instructors are gathering at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Community college leaders, students, trustees,
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, trustees, and administrators to Austin;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 7, 2017, as Community
College Day at the State Capitol and extend to all the participants
sincere best wishes for a memorable and productive visit.
Seliger
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 7, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate