SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 69
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Laredo College on the occasion of the institution's
75th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Laredo Junior College was established at the site
of historic Fort McIntosh in 1947 to prepare soldiers returning
from service in World War II for the nation's new workforce; the
institution has flourished through ongoing community support,
and today, the community college offers numerous award-winning
degree and certification programs for students of Webb, Jim Hogg,
and Zapata Counties at two thriving campus locations; and
WHEREAS, The Laredo College system has earned a reputation
for excellence in providing students with the tools they need to
build strong foundations for their educational and professional
pursuits; campuses offer an array of enriching student life
activities, including visual and performing art shows, a plant
and wildlife center, multiple veterans services, and numerous
continuing education courses through partnerships with local,
state, and federal entities in both the public and private
sectors; and
WHEREAS, Laredo College has twice been ranked as the Lone
Star State's Number One Community College, and the system has
received numerous distinctions for its innovative programs and
state-of-the-art facilities; all who have contributed to the
college's success can reflect with pride on the institution's
excellent educational service in South Texas; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend best wishes to the
staff, faculty, and administrators of Laredo College as they
celebrate the school's 75th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the college as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on October 13, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate