SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, Higher education offers students the opportunity to 1-2 study a wide range of subjects in their quest for greater knowledge 1-3 and understanding, and the Texas Legislature is proud to declare 1-4 April 2, 1997, Texas Higher Education Day; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Many issues directly affect the lives of college 1-6 students, both in and out of the classroom, and it is important to 1-7 provide a forum where these individuals can express their concerns 1-8 about the state of higher education in Texas and the nation; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The need for continued funding of public 1-10 institutions of higher education and the necessity for increased 1-11 financial aid are of paramount importance to the many men and women 1-12 who choose to follow this worthy path; without these important 1-13 forms of economic support, higher education may suffer, and this 1-14 possibility is unacceptable; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Financial considerations are just one of the 1-16 concerns faced by students, and the continuance of their education 1-17 often depends on a variety of personal and environmental factors; 1-18 Texas Higher Education Day will allow students to discuss their 1-19 views with the state's legislators and can help to ensure that 1-20 higher education opportunities remain available and affordable for 1-21 all Texans; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 1-23 hereby declare April 2, 1997, Texas Higher Education Day and 2-1 encourage students of higher education to continue in their pursuit 2-2 of excellence and their quest for knowledge. _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 61 was adopted by the Senate on April 2, 1997. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 61 was adopted by the House on April 18, 1997. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House Approved: _______________________________ Date _______________________________ Governor