2023S0205-1 02/23/23
 
  By: Hinojosa, LaMantia S.R. No. 250
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  join the citizens of the Coastal Bend and Texans across the state
  in celebrating February 28, 2023, as Texas A&M
  University--Corpus Christi Day at the Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi 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
  from the colleges of Business, Education and Human Development,
  Liberal Arts, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Science and
  Engineering, and from the University College; and
         WHEREAS, The university continues to bring new programs
  and initiatives to the campus, including a bachelor's degree in
  media production, a bachelor of business administration degree
  at the RELLIS campus in Bryan, a master's degree in athletic
  training, and multiple certificate programs approved by the
  United States Department of Education; and
         WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is home to
  world-class centers and institutes conducting autonomous
  geospatial and marine research focused on the Gulf of Mexico; 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby commend the administration, faculty, and
  staff of Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi on their
  commitment to excellence in education and extend to all best
  wishes for an enjoyable Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi Day
  at the Capitol; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the university as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.