H.R. No. 1235
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Panola College celebrated an important milestone in
its rich history with the commemoration of its 75th anniversary in
2022; and
WHEREAS, Panola College was established on June 14, 1947,
with an original enrollment of 55 students, who met for classes in
two temporary buildings; over the years, the institution has grown
into a thriving academic community of more than 2,600 students, and
the 35-acre campus now encompasses student apartments, the Charles
C. Matthews Foundation Student Center, and the state-of-the-art
Health and Natural Sciences Building; and
WHEREAS, Primarily serving residents of Panola, Harrison,
Marion, and Shelby Counties, Panola College offers a variety of
associate's degree and university transfer programs, as well as
distance learning, workforce training, and continuing education
courses; in addition, students have the opportunity to compete in
rodeo, volleyball, baseball, and basketball, as well as to
participate in a variety of extracurricular offerings, such as fine
arts exhibitions, theatrical productions, and musical
performances; and
WHEREAS, The 75th anniversary festivities began with a
dedication ceremony for a Texas Historical Commission historical
marker honoring the college, and the celebration continued with a
number of other events held throughout the fall semester, including
a laser show, a dinner theater, alumni mixers, and a reception and
book signing for the commemorative volume, 75 Years Along the Pony
Trail; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding 75 years ago, Panola College has
offered generations of students a quality education and a strong
foundation for achievement, and in so doing, it is making an
important contribution to the future of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of Panola
College and extend to all those associated with the institution
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the college as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Clardy
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1235 was adopted by the House on April
27, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House