SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 277
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join citizens around the state in celebrating February 28, 2017,
as Prairie View A&M University Day at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, On August 14, 1867, the Texas Legislature
established the Alta Vista Agricultural and Mechanical College
of Texas for Colored Youth, the first state-supported college in
Texas for African Americans; and
WHEREAS, Now known as Prairie View A&M University, the
school is the second-oldest public institution in Texas and is
ranked among the nation's best colleges and universities; its
diverse student population can choose among 50 baccalaureate
programs, 37 master's programs, and four doctoral programs; and
WHEREAS, Prairie View A&M University is known as a leading
institution for higher learning in areas including agricultural
research, architecture, biology, business, education, engineering,
juvenile justice, and nursing; students benefit from a challenging
curriculum that will help them thrive in their chosen careers; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, Prairie
View A&M University has awarded approximately 46,000 academic
degrees; it is a leader among historically black colleges and
universities and a valuable part of The Texas A&M University
System; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the educators, staff, and
administrators of Prairie View A&M University and extend to them
best wishes for a memorable Prairie View A&M University Day at
the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the university as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate