89R14776 AMB-D
By: Slawson H.R. No. 317
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Representatives from Tarleton State University are
gathering at the State Capitol on February 20, 2025, to celebrate
the school's more than 125 years of excellence; and
WHEREAS, Tarleton State traces its origins back to 1899, when
it was established as John Tarleton College, and in 1917, it became
part of The Texas A&M University System as John Tarleton
Agricultural College; the institution was renamed Tarleton State
College in 1949, and it assumed its current name in 1973; and
WHEREAS, Tarleton has grown considerably over the course of
its long history, and during the fall 2024 semester, it posted a
record-breaking enrollment of approximately 18,000 students; with
campuses in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, and Bryan, the
university offers nearly 130 programs of study, including a robust
online program, and it boasts a student-to-faculty ratio of 23:1;
under the able guidance of president Dr. James Hurley, Tarleton
also anticipates a number of exciting initiatives in the future,
including the construction of a new Agriculture Building, the
establishment of the Center for Rural Resilience, and further
expansion of the Fort Worth campus; and
WHEREAS, Among its many other achievements, Tarleton State
successfully completed its four-year NCAA Division I
reclassification period, and in 2024, it was ranked as one of the
nation's best colleges by Money magazine; and
WHEREAS, Tarleton State University has provided countless
students with a strong foundation for achievement, and it is a
pleasure to join in honoring the institution's commitment to its
mission of inspiring discovery, leadership, and service through
educational excellence; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 20, 2025, as Tarleton State
University Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those
affiliated with the institution sincere best wishes for the future.