SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 282
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 State of Texas, 88th
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 from the Texas Senate.
Miles, Alvarado, West, Whitmire
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 7, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate