2003S1956-1 10/08/03


By:  Averitt, Harris                                            S.C.R. No. 5  



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Baylor University, one of the leading institutions of 
higher education in the state; and
	WHEREAS, Baylor was chartered in 1845 by the Republic of 
Texas and is the oldest institution of higher education in the 
state; and
	WHEREAS, The university offers 162 baccalaureate degree 
programs, 74 master's and professional degree programs, and 19 
doctoral degree programs to roughly 14,000 students representing 
all 50 states and over 70 foreign nations; and
	WHEREAS, Central to Baylor's mission as a Christian 
institution is the preparation of students for "worldwide 
leadership and service," and Baylor alumni have served with 
distinction in the arts and sciences, law, education, music, and 
business; and
	WHEREAS, Baylor students, faculty, alumni, and friends have 
shown great devotion to the university in the face of recent 
challenges; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
3rd Called Session, hereby recognize Baylor University for the 
contributions of its students, alumni, and faculty to the life of 
this state and commend Baylor's commitment to achieve top-tier 
status as embodied in the university's 10-year vision, Baylor 2012; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for 
Baylor University as an expression of high regard from the Texas 
Legislature.