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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join in celebrating April 19, 2023, as Texas State Technical |
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College Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1965, Texas State Technical |
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College is a two-year technical training institution focused on |
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advanced and emerging technologies; the college offers numerous |
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associate degrees and certifications to prepare students for |
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high-wage employment in a range of technical fields; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas State Technical College has 10 campuses |
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across the state, with locations in Abilene, Breckenridge, |
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Brownwood, Fort Bend County, Harlingen, Marshall, North Texas, |
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Sweetwater, Waco, and Williamson County; in recent years, the |
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college has seen an increase in enrollment, in the number of |
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degrees and certificates awarded, and in job placements while |
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concurrently using a funding model such that funds received by |
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the school are determined by student earnings and associated |
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state tax revenues; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas State Technical College provides Texans |
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with the opportunity to master leading-edge technical skills and |
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to develop expertise in their career fields, and it is indeed |
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fitting to recognize the school for its contributions to the |
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prosperity and economic well-being of the Lone Star State; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the leaders, administrators, and |
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faculty of Texas State Technical College on their outstanding |
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commitment to excellence in higher education and extend to all |
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best wishes for continued success and for a memorable and |
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rewarding visit to the State Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |