By: Sims S.R. No. 126 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-3 recognizing the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor on the grand 1-4 occasion of its 150th anniversary which is being celebrated 1-5 throughout 1995; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor was founded 1-7 in 1845 as the women's branch of Baylor University; the institution 1-8 moved from Independence, Texas, to Belton in 1886; and 1-9 WHEREAS, This first-class university continues to effectively 1-10 address the educational needs of the central Texas region and has 1-11 been a major contributor to the educational, social, spiritual, and 1-12 cultural climate of the state for more than a century; and 1-13 WHEREAS, For 10 consecutive years, the institution has had 1-14 record enrollments and throughout its history has consistently 1-15 aimed at providing resources and academic curriculum that would 1-16 inspire students and prepare them for their future vocational 1-17 roles; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The special celebration of the University of 1-19 Mary Hardin-Baylor's 150th anniversary is an opportunity for all 1-20 who have attended the institution to express gratitude for the 1-21 high standards it upholds and for the excellent educational 1-22 opportunities it provides; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-1 74th Legislature, hereby commend the administration and faculty 2-2 of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor for their superior efforts 2-3 and extend best wishes to all associated with this fine institution 2-4 for a joyous sesquicentennial anniversary; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-6 the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor as an expression of esteem 2-7 from the Texas Senate. 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 President of the Senate 2-10 I hereby certify that the above 2-11 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-12 on February 1, 1995. 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Secretary of the Senate 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Member, Texas Senate