SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the outstanding contributions of the Texas Exes to 
their alma mater and to render a Texas-size welcome to the 
Mexican students enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin; 
and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1885, the Texas Exes alumni organization 
of The University of Texas connects graduates to their alma mater 
and to each other through a multiplicity of programs, including 
scholarships, teaching awards and career services; and
	WHEREAS, Students from our nearest neighbor, Mexico, have 
studied at The University of Texas at Austin since 1940; in 
2003-2004, the number of students from Mexico at the university 
was 222; the university and Mexico have historic ties due to 
shared academic endeavors; The University of Texas Graduate School
of Business and The University of Texas School of Law have developed
joint degree programs with Mexican institutions, and Mexico is 
the leading country of choice for the university students who 
study abroad; and
	WHEREAS, In 1991, our state's 72nd Legislature established 
a tuition assistance program to encourage students from Mexico 
with limited financial resources to study in our state, thus 
making Texas a responsive educational partner to Mexico; and
	WHEREAS, The generosity of the Texas Exes and their active 
participation in the university's community attest to their 
commitment to their alma mater, and the school's distinguished 
record of educating Mexican students is indicative of the 
successful collaboration between Texas and Mexico; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 78th Legislature,
4th Called Session, hereby commend the Texas Exes and the Mexican 
students at The University of Texas at Austin for their special and 
unique contributions to the school and to our state; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be prepared for 
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 20, 2004.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate