SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 46
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 State of Texas, 88th
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.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on November 30, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate