SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 242
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join citizens around the state in celebrating February 25, 2019,
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; the
school's current president, Dr. Ruth Simmons, holds a doctorate
from Harvard University and formerly served as president of Smith
College and Brown University; she is the recipient of numerous
honors and is a member of the National Academy of Arts and
Sciences; and
WHEREAS, Prairie View A&M University is known as a
leading institution for higher education in such areas as
agricultural research, architecture, biology, business,
education, engineering, juvenile justice, and nursing;
students benefit from a challenging curriculum that prepares
them to thrive in their chosen careers; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, Prairie
View A&M University has awarded approximately 50,000 academic
degrees; it is a leader among historically black colleges and
universities and is a valuable component of The Texas A&M
University System; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
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 an expression of high regard 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 25, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate