88R16065 AMB-D
By: Miles, et al. S.R. No. 282
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Many proud Texans are visiting Austin on March 7,
2023, to celebrate Texas Southern University Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, One of the nation's preeminent historically Black
colleges and universities, TSU was founded in 1927; it was
designated as a special-purpose institution of higher education for
urban programming by the Texas Legislature in 1973 and retains a
steadfast commitment to innovative approaches that respond to the
metropolitan environment; and
WHEREAS, The university now serves approximately 7,500
undergraduate and graduate students from around the world; it
offers well over 100 baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degree
programs in numerous schools, including the Barbara Jordan-Mickey
Leland School of Public Affairs, named after two alumni who served
with distinction in the United States Congress; and
WHEREAS, TSU is noted for its Thurgood Marshall School of Law
and its College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; the university is
also active in the Texas Legislative Internship Program, which
grants students the opportunity to gain valuable experience in
state government, alongside many legislators who share personal
ties to their alma mater; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of its 13th president,
Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, TSU has redoubled its efforts to
increase student success rates and academic rigor while expanding
its research programs, enhancing its culture, and developing
stronger relationships with Houston public schools, local
community colleges, alumni, and other stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, For nearly a century, Texas Southern University has
played an important role in higher education in the Lone Star State,
and its graduates continue to achieve success and make significant
contributions in numerous fields of endeavor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby recognize March 7, 2023, as Texas Southern University Day at
the State Capitol and extend to all those associated with the
institution sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Texas Southern University as an expression of high
regard by the Texas Senate.