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78S41168 CME-D

By:  Wong                                                         H.R. No. 143



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Advances in communication and transportation 
technology over the past half-century have made today's world 
increasingly interconnected; as a result, successful businesses, 
universities, and governments depend on a global perspective; and
	WHEREAS, This new era of global exchange has created a 
marketplace of ideas in which citizens of the world from distinct 
social, cultural, religious, and linguistic backgrounds cooperate 
and compete on a daily basis; with foreign trade projected to be a 
key sector of Texas' economy, the Lone Star State's future is 
inextricably tied to that of the entire world; and
	WHEREAS, Evidence of the growing connection between Texas and 
the rest of the world can be found in the Institute of International 
Education's Open Doors Report 2003; Texas ranks third in the United 
States in the total number of foreign students studying in the state 
for the 2002-2003 academic year, and these foreign students and 
their families contributed over $794 million to the Texas economy 
in 2002-2003; in addition, 7,202 students studying abroad were 
enrolled through Texas institutions in 2002; and
	WHEREAS, International education is critical to promoting a 
broadened worldview and thereby preparing Texans for life and work 
in the global economy; moreover, creating a diverse academic 
environment by exchanging scholars and students between countries 
builds the foundation for future international business success; 
and
	WHEREAS, The United States' national security and economic 
competitiveness depend significantly on the country's ability to 
provide future leaders with the best education possible; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, finds that international 
education is an essential component of the bright future of the 
great State of Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That the Texas House of Representatives supports 
and encourages international education to ensure that students and 
future leaders are prepared to meet the challenges of a global 
society.