Bill Text: TX SR7 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 7 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Recognizing the Center for Mexican American Studies at The University of Texas at Austin on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-09-21 - Reported enrolled [SR7 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR7-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 7
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize the Center for Mexican American Studies at The
	University of Texas at Austin on the occasion of the
	institution's 50th anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 1970, the Center for Mexican
	American Studies reflects the concerted efforts of students,
	faculty, and community members who sought to ensure that Mexican
	American studies became an integrated part of the university
	system; the center's founding director was the famous scholar
	Dr. Américo Paredes; and
	WHEREAS, The center prioritizes community outreach to help
	create diverse, inclusive, and equitable environments at The
	University of Texas at Austin, in the City of Austin, and
	throughout the state; and
	WHEREAS, Since 2014, the Center for Mexican American
	Studies has worked in partnership with the Department of Mexican
	American and Latina/o Studies and the Latino Research Institute
	to augment Latino studies and research at the university; and
	WHEREAS, The center continues its educational mission of
	empowering students of all backgrounds through focusing on
	scholarly excellence, community engagement, and civic
	advancement, and it has become a national model and leader for
	the advancement of Mexican American studies; and
	WHEREAS, The 50th anniversary celebration of the Center
	for Mexican American Studies is taking place during Hispanic
	Heritage Month on the birthday of Gloria Evangelina Anzaldúa;
	this renowned feminist theorist and distinguished alumna of The
	University of Texas at Austin has left a lasting mark on the field
	of Mexican American studies and her work helps to inspire
	continued excellence in scholarship; and
	WHEREAS, The Center for Mexican American Studies at The
	University of Texas at Austin is indeed deserving of special
	recognition for 50 years of advancing engagement, equity, and
	excellence in higher education; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend all who have
	contributed to the success of the Center for Mexican American
	Studies and extend to them congratulations on the institution's
	50th anniversary; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the center as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

	Eckhardt



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on September 21, 2021.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate