2025S0098-1 02/12/25
By: Kolkhorst S.R. No. 97
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join in celebrating February 18, 2025, as Prairie View A&M
University Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, On August 14, 1876, the Texas Legislature
established the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas for
Colored Youth, the first state-supported college in Texas for
African Americans; and
WHEREAS, Now known as Prairie View A&M University, the
school is the second-oldest public institution in Texas and is
ranked among the nation's best colleges and universities; its
proud legacy and reputation are upheld through the guidance of
its ninth president, Dr. Tomikia LeGrande; and
WHEREAS, Prairie View A&M University is known as a leading
institution for higher education in such areas as agricultural
research, architecture, engineering, and nursing; students
benefit from a challenging curriculum that prepares them to
flourish in their chosen careers; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of its distinguished history,
Prairie View A&M University has awarded approximately 46,000
academic degrees; it is a leader among historically black
colleges and universities and is an invaluable component of The
Texas A&M University System; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend the educators, staff, and
administrators of Prairie View A&M University and extend to them
best wishes for a memorable Prairie View A&M University Day at
the Capitol; 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.