Bill Text: TX HR230 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing February 2, 2011, as Community College Day at the State Capitol.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-02-03 - Reported enrolled [HR230 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR230-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 230

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Hundreds of Texas students are gathering at the
State Capitol on February 2, 2011, to mark Community College Day;
and
WHEREAS, In recent years, community colleges have played an
increasingly important role in higher education; the total annual
enrollment for Texas community and technical colleges today exceeds
one million students, who represent more than half of the state's
postsecondary student population; and
WHEREAS, The knowledge and skills students gain at community
colleges significantly enhance their career prospects and ability
to contribute to a vibrant economy; according to a recent study, the
average mid-career annual income for an individual with an
associate's degree is 35 percent higher than that of an individual
with only a high school diploma; these earnings expand the tax base
in Texas by about $4.25 billion annually, while saving the state an
estimated $190 million each year due to the improved health and
economic well-being of persons who are college-educated; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating their deep commitment to
community-based higher education, leaders of the Texas Junior
College Student Government Association, including President
Anthony Najar, are joining with community college students,
community college trustees, and members of the Texas Association of
Community Colleges in the delegation coming to the Capitol for
discussions regarding the essential contributions their schools
make to the state; and
WHEREAS, Community colleges are a critical component of the
Texas system of higher education and make an immeasurable
difference in the economic vitality of the Lone Star State, and it
is indeed fitting to recognize this special day and to welcome these
notable community college advocates to Austin; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 2, 2011, as Community College
Day at the Capitol and extend to all the participants best wishes
for a memorable and meaningful visit.
Branch
Straus Gonzales of Williamson Morrison
Aliseda Gonzalez Munoz, Jr.
Allen Gooden Murphy
Alonzo Guillen Naishtat
Alvarado Gutierrez Nash
Anchia Hamilton Oliveira
Anderson of Dallas Hancock Orr
Anderson of McLennan Hardcastle Otto
Aycock Harless Parker
Beck Harper-Brown Patrick
Berman Hartnett Paxton
Bohac Hernandez Luna Pena
Bonnen Hilderbran Perry
Branch Hochberg Phillips
Brown Hopson Pickett
Burkett Howard of Fort Bend Pitts
Burnam Howard of Travis Price
Button Huberty Quintanilla
Cain Hughes Raymond
Callegari Hunter Reynolds
Carter Isaac Riddle
Castro Jackson Ritter
Chisum Johnson Rodriguez
Christian Keffer Schwertner
Coleman King of Parker Scott
Cook King of Taylor Sheets
Craddick King of Zavala Sheffield
Creighton Kleinschmidt Shelton
Crownover Kolkhorst Simpson
Darby Kuempel Smith of Harris
Davis of Dallas Landtroop Smith of Tarrant
J. Davis of Harris Larson Smithee
S. Davis of Harris Laubenberg Solomons
Deshotel Lavender Strama
Driver Legler Taylor of Collin
Dukes Lewis Taylor of Galveston
Dutton Lozano Thompson
Eiland Lucio III Torres
Eissler Lyne Truitt
Elkins Madden Turner
Farias Mallory Caraway Veasey
Farrar Margo Villarreal
Fletcher Marquez Vo
Flynn Martinez Walle
Frullo Martinez Fischer Weber
Gallego McClendon White
Garza Menendez Woolley
Geren Miles Workman
Giddings Miller of Comal Zedler
Gonzales of Hidalgo Miller of Erath Zerwas
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 230 was adopted by the House on February
2, 2011, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House