SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 361
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the fourth annual Texas HBCU Conference Series,
Democracy Schools, which is taking place at Huston-Tillotson
University in Austin on April 4 and 5, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Established at Huston-Tillotson University in
2022, the conference series emerged from the efforts of a
campus-wide leadership development and civic engagement
initiative, Public Leadership in Faith and Social Justice
Traditions; students in the program organized intentional small
group discussions, drawing inspiration from a century of
grassroots activism; the Freedom Schools of the civil rights era
inform the concept of Democracy Schools as a framework to explore
civic capacity building and community institutions over time; and
WHEREAS, The conference brings together students, faculty,
and staff from the state's Historically Black Colleges and
Universities, as well as interested community partners; scholars
and professionals explore a cultural view of democracy and
citizenship with perspectives from a broad range of disciplines
and fields, including literature, science, media, humanities,
and the arts; and
WHEREAS, In its fourth year, the conference will feature a
theme focused on civic power and the legacy of Historically Black
Colleges and Universities and Black educational history and
practice; presenters will examine the collective ability of
civil society groups, organizations, and institutions to
strengthen and renew democracy; and
WHEREAS, The conference series highlights the vital role
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have long played in
developing strong, meaningful citizenship that contributes to
the advancement of democracy in our state and nation; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize April 4, 2025, as Texas HBCU Day
and extend to all participating in the Texas HBCU Conference
Series sincere best wishes for a meaningful and productive event;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 3, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate