SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 426
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome the members of the Tarleton State University delegation
visiting the Capitol on March 21, 2017, to commemorate the
centennial of the university's union with what has become The
Texas A&M University System and to celebrate Tarleton State
University Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Tarleton State University was established in 1899
as John Tarleton College, a four-year liberal arts college in
Stephenville; the school evolved to become John Tarleton
Agricultural College and joined with Texas Agricultural and
Mechanical College to form an educational system in 1917; the
college gained university status in 1973; and
WHEREAS, Much of Tarleton State University's history and
many of its traditions have been shaped by its association
with Texas A&M University, especially in the agricultural,
mechanical, and military sciences; with campuses in Stephenville,
Fort Worth, Waco, and Midlothian, Tarleton State University
serves more than 13,000 students in 7 colleges and 250 academic
programs; and
WHEREAS, The school is known for its service to
first-generation students and its focus on warmth and personal
attention as well as affordability and efficiency; it also
maintains one of the fastest growth rates among universities in
Texas; and
WHEREAS, A forward-looking institution with a long history
and rich traditions, Tarleton State University continues to
provide its students with an outstanding education and a solid
foundation for achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Tarleton State University on
its centennial celebration as a member of The Texas A&M
University System and recognize March 21, 2017, as Tarleton State
University Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the university in honor of this special day.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 21, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate