Bill Text: TX SR20 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 20 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Recognizing January 24, 2017, as Texas Southern University Day.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-01-24 - Reported enrolled [SR20 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR20-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Texas Southern University and to welcome those who are
	visiting the State Capitol on January 24, 2017, to celebrate
	Texas Southern University Day; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1927, Texas Southern University is one
	of the most prominent Historically Black Colleges and Universities
	in Texas and in the United States; and
	WHEREAS, The university offers more than 120 baccalaureate,
	master's, and doctoral degree programs in nine schools and
	colleges, and it provides a first-class education to approximately
	8,500 students each year; and
	WHEREAS, One-fourth of all African American pharmacists in
	the country are graduates of Texas Southern University, and the
	Thurgood Marshall School of Law annually graduates more African
	American and Hispanic law students than any other law school in
	the state; and
	WHEREAS, Under the direction of Dr. Austin A. Lane, the
	university is committed to focusing on student success and to
	maintaining the highest standards in academic quality and
	research, fiscal responsibility, and educational partnerships; and
	WHEREAS, Texas Southern University is proud to have two
	members of the Texas Senate and eleven members of the Texas House
	of Representatives closely tied to the university as alumni or
	current students; and
	WHEREAS, Texas Southern University is an enduring and
	invaluable force in the provision of quality higher education,
	and the institution plays a significant role in the economic and
	social vitality of Texas; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend Texas Southern University on its
	dedication to excellence and extend to its delegates best wishes
	for a memorable Texas Southern University Day at the State
	Capitol; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
	memento of this special day.

	Miles



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on January 24, 2017.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate