2025S0178-2 03/10/25
By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 263
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Texas State University on the grand occasion of its
125th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Governor Joseph Sayers approved the
establishment of Southwest Texas State Normal School in San
Marcos on May 10, 1899, and the first class of 32 teachers was
graduated from the college in 1904; and
WHEREAS, That teachers college benefited from notable
expansion and over the last 125 years has become a renowned
research institution with more than 200 undergraduate and
graduate programs; the university serves approximately 40,000
students at two campus locations, and the institution is opening
its first international campus in Mexico next year with many
others planned for the future; and
WHEREAS, Texas State University also is celebrating
reaching the largest fundraising milestone in its history; the
decade-long capital campaign raised $275 million, of which $166
million will be directed to student financial aid in the form of
scholarships and fellowships; and
WHEREAS, Texas State University upholds its enduring
commitment to education, innovation, and community engagement
through the skilled leadership of its current president,
Dr. Kelly Damphousse, and all associated with the school are
truly deserving of recognition for continuing a proud legacy of
academic excellence in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend the administrators, faculty, and
staff of Texas State University and join all associated with the
school in celebrating the university's 125th anniversary; 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.