89R15215 BPG-D
By: Leach H.R. No. 441
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The observance of Collin College Day at the State
Capitol on March 13, 2025, offers a welcome opportunity to honor
this noteworthy institution as it celebrates its 40th anniversary;
and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1985, Collin College held its first
classes at local high schools; it has steadily expanded to meet the
needs of the region, which now ranks among the fastest-growing in
the nation; today, the institution serves more than 60,000 students
at 10 campuses, including the iCollin Virtual Campus; and
WHEREAS, Collin College has developed its programs in
response to the diverse needs of the community; it offers over 200
degree and certificate programs, including baccalaureate degrees
in clinical operations management, construction management,
cybersecurity, and nursing, as well as workforce programs designed
to prepare students for high-wage, high-demand careers; and
WHEREAS, While promoting academic excellence, Collin College
has maintained the lowest in-district tuition in the state, has
among the highest student success rates, and has gained national
recognition for affordability; as a community-centered
institution, it also strives to foster innovation, character, and a
tradition of service; and
WHEREAS, The institution has successfully cultivated a
vibrant student life; its active Student Government Association has
received numerous accolades as a member of the Texas Junior College
Student Government Association, Region II; moreover, the robust
athletics program encompasses both men's and women's basketball,
tennis, esports, and golf; in 2024, the Lady Cougars won the
National Junior College Athletic Association Region V Tournament
for the first time in the college's history and went on to compete
in the national tournament; the men's basketball team captured the
2024 title in the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference;
and
WHEREAS, Committed to increasing access to higher education,
Collin College has provided generations of students with pathways
to advancement over the course of four decades, and it is a pleasure
to mark this significant milestone in the school's history; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 13, 2025, as Collin College Day
at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting
delegation.