87S21618 CJM-D
By: Zwiener H.R. No. 180
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The students, faculty, and staff of Texas State
University are celebrating National Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Week from September 13 to 17, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Established by former President Barack Obama in
2012, National HSI Week is organized by the Hispanic Association of
Colleges and Universities; the observance honors postsecondary
institutions with at least 25 percent Hispanic enrollment that
advance access to education and promote equity for traditionally
underserved students; and
WHEREAS, Texas State University earned designation as a
Hispanic-Serving Institution in 2011, and it has since worked to
improve academic programs, expand opportunities for research, and
increase graduation rates; the university will celebrate its 10th
year as an HSI with a number of events, including HSI Community Day,
an anniversary banquet, and a symposium; moreover, it will present
the HSI Champion Award; and
WHEREAS, Texas State University has demonstrated a steadfast
commitment to helping the members of its diverse student body
prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the future, and the
observance of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week provides
a fitting opportunity to recognize the university's many
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate National
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week in September 2021 and extend to
Texas State University sincere best wishes for continued success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the university as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.