SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 906
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Trinity University for its academic and athletic 
excellence; and
	WHEREAS, Trinity University enjoys a reputation as one 
of the nation's top private undergraduate institutions; the 
school offers a traditional and rigorous college curriculum for 
academically talented students, while also ensuring that they 
have the opportunity to learn about the "real-world" demands of 
contemporary society; and
	WHEREAS, Located in the vibrant and culturally rich 
City of San Antonio, the school provides students with an 
outstanding campus, gifted and committed faculty and staff 
mentors, generous financial support, and a host of opportunities 
for research, travel, and experiential learning; and
	WHEREAS, Moreover, Trinity University offers highly 
competitive athletic programs and encourages its athletes 
to become champions; in the fall of 2002, the football team 
accumulated a school record of 14 victories, and the men's and 
women's soccer teams advanced to the semifinals of the National 
Collegiate Athletic Association; during the spring of 2003, 
the men's and women's tennis teams each won their 10th and 11th 
Southern Conference Athletic Conference titles, respectively; 
and
	WHEREAS, Trinity University provides a unique environment 
that encourages close interaction between students and faculty 


and inspires students to excel and become purposeful about their 
future plans; and
	WHEREAS, The school is rightfully proud that it educates 
some of the state's most talented young Texans, preparing them 
for positions of leadership and responsibility in a wide array 
of professional fields; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby congratulate Trinity University on 
its first-rate academic and athletic programs and on earning 
a reputation as one of our state's and nation's best private 
undergraduate institutions; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the school as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                    Van de Putte




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 22, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate