2025S0352-1 04/24/25
By: Hinojosa of HidalgoHinojosa of Nueces S.R. No. 470
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi on the occasion
of the institution's 78th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Founded in April of 1947 as the University of
Corpus Christi, this island campus was built on a naval training
field used during World War II, and its first class comprised 312
students and 26 faculty members; and
WHEREAS, Today, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is a
vibrant research institution recognized for its rigorous
programs and skilled faculty; the university is the academic home
of more than 10,000 students who are preparing for the future in
their choice of 85 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral
programs; and
WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is one of
135 institutions listed as an R2-High Research Activity campus by
the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education; the university is
continuing a proud and historic legacy of teaching excellence and
community engagement, and its 78th anniversary is truly cause for
celebration; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize Texas A&M University--Corpus
Christi as a model institution for excellence in higher education
and extend to its leaders, faculty, and staff congratulations on
78 years of success and best wishes for the future; 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.