SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize for the fifth year the outstanding contributions of the
Texas Exes to their alma mater and to welcome the Mexican and 
Spanish students who are enrolled at The University of Texas at 
Austin; and
	WHEREAS, Students from Mexico have studied at
The University of Texas at Austin since 1940; the university and 
Mexico have historic ties due to shared academic endeavors, and 
the university's Graduate School of Business has developed joint 
degree programs with Mexican institutions; and
	WHEREAS, In 1991, the Texas 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; there are now 286 students
from Mexico enrolled at the university, including 154 undergraduates
and 132 graduate and professional degree candidates; and
	WHEREAS, Universities in Spain and The University of Texas 
have had ongoing relationships since before the 1980s; there are
42 students from Spain enrolled at The University of Texas, 
including 18 undergraduates and 24 graduate and professional degree
candidates; with 450 students from Texas studying in Spain each 
year, Spain is now the country of choice for University of Texas 
students studying abroad; and
	WHEREAS, The generosity of the Texas Exes and the Laredo 
National Bank/BBVA Group and their active participation in the 
university's community attest to their commitment to the 
university, and the school's distinguished record of educating 
Mexican and Spanish students is indicative of the successful 
collaboration between Texas and Mexico and Texas and Spain; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the Texas 
Exes, the Laredo National Bank/BBVA Group, and the Mexican and 
Spanish 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 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 18, 2006.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate