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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Panola College celebrated an important milestone in |
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its rich history with the commemoration of its 75th anniversary in |
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2022; and |
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WHEREAS, Panola College was established on June 14, 1947, |
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with an original enrollment of 55 students, who met for classes in |
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two temporary buildings; over the years, the institution has grown |
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into a thriving academic community of more than 2,600 students, and |
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the 35-acre campus now encompasses student apartments, the Charles |
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C. Matthews Foundation Student Center, and the state-of-the-art |
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Health and Natural Sciences Building; and |
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WHEREAS, Primarily serving residents of Panola, Harrison, |
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Marion, and Shelby Counties, Panola College offers a variety of |
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associate's degree and university transfer programs, as well as |
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distance learning, workforce training, and continuing education |
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courses; in addition, students have the opportunity to compete in |
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rodeo, volleyball, baseball, and basketball, as well as to |
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participate in a variety of extracurricular offerings, such as fine |
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arts exhibitions, theatrical productions, and musical |
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performances; and |
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WHEREAS, The 75th anniversary festivities began with a |
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dedication ceremony for a Texas Historical Commission historical |
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marker honoring the college, and the celebration continued with a |
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number of other events held throughout the fall semester, including |
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a laser show, a dinner theater, alumni mixers, and a reception and |
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book signing for the commemorative volume, 75 Years Along the Pony |
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Trail; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its founding 75 years ago, Panola College has |
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offered generations of students a quality education and a strong |
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foundation for achievement, and in so doing, it is making an |
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important contribution to the future of the Lone Star State; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of Panola |
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College and extend to all those associated with the institution |
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sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the college as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Clardy |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1235 was adopted by the House on April |
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27, 2023, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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