SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 430

	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 2002, 
the number of students from Mexico at the university was 209; the 
university and Mexico have historic ties due to shared academic 
endeavors; the Graduate School of Business has 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, 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 a copy 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 March 26, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate