SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 247
WHEREAS, The observance of Collin College Day at the State
Capitol on March 13, 2025, offers a welcome opportunity to honor
the academic excellence of this noteworthy institution as it
celebrates its 40th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1985, Collin College 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 offers over 200 degrees 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, Collin College 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, 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, Over the course of four decades, Collin College
has provided generations of students with a strong foundation for
achievement in higher education, and in so doing, it has
contributed significantly to the prosperity and vitality of the
Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Texas
Legislature, hereby recognize March 13, 2025, as Collin College
Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome and best wishes
to the visiting delegation.
Paxton, Hagenbuch, Hall
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 13, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate