SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 282
         WHEREAS, Many proud Texans are visiting Austin on
  March 7, 2023, to celebrate Texas Southern University Day at the
  State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, One of the nation's preeminent historically Black
  colleges and universities, TSU was founded in 1927; it was
  designated as a special-purpose institution of higher education
  for urban programming by the Texas Legislature in 1973 and
  retains a steadfast commitment to innovative approaches that
  respond to the metropolitan environment; and
         WHEREAS, The university now serves approximately 7,500
  undergraduate and graduate students from around the world; it
  offers well over 100 baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral
  degree programs in numerous schools, including the Barbara
  Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs, named after two
  alumni who served with distinction in the United States
  Congress; and
         WHEREAS, TSU is noted for its Thurgood Marshall School of
  Law and its College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; the
  university is also active in the Texas Legislative Internship
  Program, which grants students the opportunity to gain valuable
  experience in state government, alongside many legislators who
  share personal ties to their alma mater; and
         WHEREAS, Under the leadership of its 13th president,
  Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, TSU has redoubled its efforts to
  increase student success rates and academic rigor while
  expanding its research programs, enhancing its culture, and
  developing stronger relationships with Houston public schools,
  local community colleges, alumni, and other stakeholders; and
         WHEREAS, For nearly a century, Texas Southern University
  has played an important role in higher education in the Lone Star
  State, and its graduates continue to achieve success and make
  significant contributions in numerous fields of endeavor; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby recognize March 7, 2023, as Texas Southern
  University Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those
  associated with the institution sincere best wishes for the
  future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for Texas Southern University as an expression of high
  regard from the Texas Senate.
 
  Miles, Alvarado, West, Whitmire
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 7, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate