79R5423 BJM-D

By:  Morrison                                                     H.R. No. 398



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Community colleges play an increasingly important 
role in higher education in the State of Texas, and on February 17, 
2005, a delegation of more than 1,000 Texas community college 
students are converging  at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Leaders of the Texas Junior College Student 
Government Association, including President Cal Pifer, are being 
joined by community college honors students, members of the Texas 
Community College Teachers Association, and members of the Texas 
Association of Community Colleges to discuss the essential 
contributions their schools make to the state; and
	WHEREAS, The total annual enrollment for Texas community and 
technical colleges exceeds one million students, accounting for 
more than 44 percent of the state's postsecondary student 
population and the largest sector of higher education; last year 
alone, enrollment increased by 15 percent; and
	WHEREAS, The community colleges of Texas clearly serve a 
vital function in the educational and economic development of the 
state, and it is a pleasure to welcome these outstanding students, 
teachers, and administrators to Austin; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize February 17, 2005, as Community 
College Student Day at the Capitol and extend to all the 
participants best wishes for a memorable and productive visit.