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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 991

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Austin Community College on the special occasion of
its 30th anniversary this year; and
	WHEREAS, Austin Community College was established in 
December of 1972 by the Austin Independent School District
Board of Trustees to meet the growing need for access to higher 
education for the underserved citizens in the area; the college 
opened its doors to students in September of 1973; and
	WHEREAS, In 1978, the community college received full 
accreditation by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern 
Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees; 
it established its own governing board in 1982, and today it is 
one of the largest community colleges in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Austin Community College is an integral part of 
Austin and the Central Texas area; its mission is to provide 
general education or university transfer courses, workforce 
programs, customized training for businesses, continuing 
education, and developmental education at any of the six main 
campuses and nine distance learning centers, or through its 
telecommunications programs; and
	WHEREAS, Education is a priority in Texas, and Austin 
Community College is a vital educational resource to area 
citizens and has a strong impact on the economic growth of Austin 
and the surrounding communities; under the guidelines of its 
governing board and its president, Dr. Richard Fonte, it 
continues to meet the needs of a growing community; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend members of the community of 
Austin Community College for the tremendous contributions they 
have made to the betterment of Austin and Central Texas and 
extend congratulations to them on the occasion of the college's 
30th anniversary; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 
expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




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



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate