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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 113

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Prairie View A&M University on the grand occasion of 
its 130th anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, Prairie View A&M University was established by 
the Texas Legislature as the Agricultural and Mechanical College 
of Texas for Colored Youths on August 14, 1876; responsibility 
for its management was placed with the board of directors for the 
Agricultural and Mechanical College in Bryan; the college opened 
in Prairie View on March 11, 1878; and
	WHEREAS, Prairie View A&M University has established itself 
as an outstanding institution of higher education that is committed 
to preparing students of any race, color, or creed in a wide range 
of careers; the university is a part of The Texas A&M University 
System; and
	WHEREAS, During its 130-year history, the university has 
awarded well over 45,000 academic degrees, and over the past five 
years, it has awarded some 6,000 degrees, including over 2,400 
graduate degrees, to students who came from across the 
United States and many foreign countries; its enrollment now 
exceeds 6,000, with more than 2,000 graduate students; and
	WHEREAS, Graduates of the university have made significant 
contributions to the United States military and the performing 
arts; some 1,800 commissioned officers, including nine flag 
officers, have come from Prairie View, as has singer and pianist 
Charles Mose Brown, a 1942 graduate; these achievements were 
highlighted at an anniversary gala held on April 29, 2006, to 
celebrate the university's illustrious history; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to 
Prairie View A&M University for its many contributions to the 
educational system of this state and this nation and congratulate 
the alumni, students, faculty, staff, and administrators on the 
university's 130th anniversary; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 
expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 1, 2006.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate