SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 61

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
to recognize Texas Southern University and proclaim
January 28, 2003, Texas Southern University Day at the
Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Established by the Texas Legislature on
March 3, 1947, Texas Southern University offers degrees in a
wide variety of programs, including pharmacy, dentistry,
arts and sciences, journalism, law, and other fields of 
specialization; and
	WHEREAS, The students at Texas Southern University come 
from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and racial backgrounds 
from throughout the state and nation; more than 50 nations are 
represented in the student body; and
	WHEREAS, The school is proud to have conferred
degrees to many individuals who have gone on to become 
outstanding public servants; for example, three
Texas Southern University graduates have been elected to the 
United States Congress, the late Honorable Barbara Jordan,
the late Honorable George "Mickey" Leland, and the
Honorable Craig Washington; and
	WHEREAS, Texas Southern University has earned a reputation 
for drawing the largest concentration of multiethnic scholars in 
the world to teach and carry out research on the campus; these 
individuals have provided Texas and the nation with a wealth of 
expertise on important world issues; and
	WHEREAS, The members of the board of trustees, the faculty, 
and the administration of Texas Southern University are 
committed to providing students with a first-rate education, and 
their success is evident in the excellent reputation the 
university enjoys today; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby express appreciation to Texas Southern 
University for its many contributions to our state and extend 
best wishes to all who are participating in Texas Southern 
University Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the university as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 28, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate