SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 105
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join Tarleton State University in celebrating 125 years of
excellence in higher education; and
WHEREAS, Tarleton State University was established in
Stephenville in 1899 as John Tarleton College; the school joined
The Texas A&M University System in 1917, and the institution's
name changed throughout the years before it became known as
Tarleton State University in 1973; and
WHEREAS, Today, the university serves around 18,000 students
online and at its campuses in Stephenville, Bryan, Fort Worth, and
Waco; students benefit from a broad range of activities and
organizations, NCAA Division I athletic programs, and one of the
nation's largest and winningest rodeo programs; and
WHEREAS, Preparing students for future success in their
chosen fields is key to building a brighter future for all
Texans, and Tarleton State University is indeed deserving of
special recognition for its growth in enrollment, research,
scholarship, athletics, and philanthropy and for the outstanding
achievements of its students and faculty; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend the administrators, faculty, and
staff of Tarleton State University for their invaluable
contributions to higher education in the Lone Star State and
extend to all best wishes for a memorable 125th anniversary
celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the university as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 20, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate