2023S0205-1 02/23/23 By: Hinojosa, LaMantia S.R. No. 250 SENATE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of the Coastal Bend and Texans across the state in celebrating February 28, 2023, as Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi Day at the Capitol; and WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi traces its beginnings to 1947, when the University of Corpus Christi was established; the institution became a part of The Texas A&M University System in 1989; and WHEREAS, Today, the university serves more than 12,000 students; it offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from the colleges of Business, Education and Human Development, Liberal Arts, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Science and Engineering, and from the University College; and WHEREAS, The university continues to bring new programs and initiatives to the campus, including a bachelor's degree in media production, a bachelor of business administration degree at the RELLIS campus in Bryan, a master's degree in athletic training, and multiple certificate programs approved by the United States Department of Education; and WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is home to world-class centers and institutes conducting autonomous geospatial and marine research focused on the Gulf of Mexico; and WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is one of the foremost institutions of higher education in the state, and it is truly fitting that a day be set aside to recognize its many contributions to the growth and prosperity of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby commend the administration, faculty, and staff of Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi on their commitment to excellence in education and extend to all best wishes for an enjoyable Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi Day at the Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the university as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.