88S40786 TBO-D
By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 46
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, South Texas College is celebrating its 30th
anniversary in 2023; and
WHEREAS, Founded as South Texas Community College in
September 1993, STC has grown to include six campuses and two higher
education centers located in Hidalgo County and Starr County;
today, the institution benefits from the able leadership of its
president, Dr. Ricardo J. Solis, and it serves nearly 50,000 credit
and non-credit students from across the Rio Grande Valley; and
WHEREAS, STC currently offers more than 127 degree programs
and certifications, including five baccalaureate degrees; in
addition, the institution provides dual credit courses for high
school students, and it has established a number of professional
and industry training initiatives; STC has placed a special
emphasis on preparing students for careers in health care, and it is
the first college in the nation approved to implement a registered
nurse apprenticeship program, which enables students to work in
nursing at local hospitals while completing their studies; and
WHEREAS, For three decades, South Texas College has provided
students with 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 Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th
Called Session, hereby commemorate the 30th anniversary of South
Texas College 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 South Texas College as an expression of high regard by
the Texas Senate.