SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 7
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Center for Mexican American Studies at The
University of Texas at Austin on the occasion of the
institution's 50th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1970, the Center for Mexican
American Studies reflects the concerted efforts of students,
faculty, and community members who sought to ensure that Mexican
American studies became an integrated part of the university
system; the center's founding director was the famous scholar
Dr. Américo Paredes; and
WHEREAS, The center prioritizes community outreach to help
create diverse, inclusive, and equitable environments at The
University of Texas at Austin, in the City of Austin, and
throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, Since 2014, the Center for Mexican American
Studies has worked in partnership with the Department of Mexican
American and Latina/o Studies and the Latino Research Institute
to augment Latino studies and research at the university; and
WHEREAS, The center continues its educational mission of
empowering students of all backgrounds through focusing on
scholarly excellence, community engagement, and civic
advancement, and it has become a national model and leader for
the advancement of Mexican American studies; and
WHEREAS, The 50th anniversary celebration of the Center
for Mexican American Studies is taking place during Hispanic
Heritage Month on the birthday of Gloria Evangelina Anzaldúa;
this renowned feminist theorist and distinguished alumna of The
University of Texas at Austin has left a lasting mark on the field
of Mexican American studies and her work helps to inspire
continued excellence in scholarship; and
WHEREAS, The Center for Mexican American Studies at The
University of Texas at Austin is indeed deserving of special
recognition for 50 years of advancing engagement, equity, and
excellence in higher education; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend all who have
contributed to the success of the Center for Mexican American
Studies and extend to them congratulations on the institution's
50th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the center as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Eckhardt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on September 21, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate