Bill Text: TX HR443 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing February 21, 2017, as Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi Day at the State Capitol.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-22 - Reported enrolled [HR443 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-HR443-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 443 |
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WHEREAS, Many proud Texans are gathering in Austin on | ||
February 21, 2017, to celebrate Texas A&M University--Corpus | ||
Christi Day at the State Capitol; and | ||
WHEREAS, The school traces its beginnings to 1947, when the | ||
University of Corpus Christi was established; the institution | ||
became a part of The Texas A&M University System in 1989; and | ||
WHEREAS, Today, the university serves more than 12,000 | ||
students; it offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in | ||
the Colleges of Business, Education and Human Development, Liberal | ||
Arts, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Science and Engineering; and | ||
WHEREAS, Home to world-class centers and institutes | ||
conducting autonomous research focused on the Gulf of Mexico, the | ||
university continues to bring new programs and initiatives to the | ||
campus, including a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, a | ||
Ph.D. in geospatial computing science, and a doctorate in nursing | ||
practice; and | ||
WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is one of the | ||
foremost institutions of higher education in the state, and it is | ||
truly fitting that a day be set aside to recognize its many | ||
contributions to the growth and prosperity of the Lone Star State; | ||
now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby recognize February 21, 2017, as Texas A&M | ||
University--Corpus Christi Day at the State Capitol and commend the | ||
university's administration, faculty, and staff on their | ||
commitment to fostering excellence in education; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for the university as an expression of high regard by the | ||
Texas House of Representatives. | ||
Hunter | ||
Herrero | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 443 was adopted by the House on | ||
February 21, 2017, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||