H.R. No. 1078
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Since its creation on June 1, 1993, South Texas
    1-2  Community College has done an outstanding job of serving the
    1-3  residents of Hidalgo and Starr counties; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, The college has created innovative partnerships with
    1-5  cities, manufacturers, businesses, and government agencies
    1-6  throughout the region, as well as the State of Texas, to fulfill
    1-7  its mission of providing educational opportunities of the highest
    1-8  quality to area citizens; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, This commendable institution plays a crucial role in
   1-10  providing access to advanced technical and industrial training,
   1-11  workplace literacy, workforce development, adult basic education,
   1-12  and lifelong learning; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, In a time of rapid technological development and the
   1-14  emergence of a global economy, education has taken on a critical
   1-15  importance in both the economic and social structure of our state,
   1-16  and institutions such as South Texas Community College play a key
   1-17  role in preparing Texans for the demands of the future; now,
   1-18  therefore, be it
   1-19        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   1-20  Legislature hereby commend the vital work of South Texas Community
   1-21  College in developing the area's economy, workforce, and
   1-22  educational opportunities; and, be it further
   1-23        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   1-24  prepared for South Texas Community College as an expression of high
    2-1  regard by the Texas House of Representatives.