R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas
 1-2     is extremely proud to join the citizens of San Antonio in
 1-3     commending Saint Mary's University for providing more than 148
 1-4     years of excellent education; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Guided by the dedication and vision of four brothers
 1-6     of the Society of Mary who established a mission in 1852, Saint
 1-7     Mary's has enabled more than 30,000 people to receive high-quality
 1-8     instruction and guidance; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, The university is fortunate to have exceptionally
1-10     fine faculty members who have placed emphasis on instilling
1-11     religious principles in their students as well as stressing the
1-12     academic subjects; and
1-13           WHEREAS, It is the goal of Saint Mary's University to
1-14     thoroughly prepare its students for thriving in a highly
1-15     competitive and complex world; ranked fifth for value and 12th
1-16     academically among the best universities in the West region for the
1-17     sixth consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report, Saint Mary's
1-18     has fulfilled and surpassed the vision of its founders; and
1-19           WHEREAS, The success of this university is the result of a
1-20     united effort by many resourceful and devoted individuals, and all
1-21     who have participated in the founding and preservation of this
1-22     great institution deserve to be proud of their accomplishments; and
1-23           WHEREAS, The university's continued commitment to excellence
1-24     and the superior efforts of President Charles L. Cotrell, the
 2-1     trustees, and the faculty of Saint Mary's University will be of
 2-2     significant benefit to the welfare and future of our state; now,
 2-3     therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-5     Legislature hereby express appreciation to President Charles L.
 2-6     Cotrell and Saint Mary's University for providing an outstanding
 2-7     educational environment and for their innumerable contributions to
 2-8     the State of Texas; and, be it further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-10     prepared for Saint Mary's University as an expression of high
2-11     regard from the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                              Reyna of Bexar
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 106 was adopted by the House on
         January 24, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House