SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 74

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Texas Southern University and to proclaim February 2, 2005,
Texas Southern University Day at the Capitol; and

	WHEREAS, Established by the Texas Legislature on March 3, 1947,
Texas Southern University offers degrees in an array of programs, 
including pharmacy, business administration, public affairs, 
arts and sciences, journalism, law, and additional fields of 
specialization; and

	WHEREAS, Texas Southern University opens doors of 
opportunity and academic excellence to a multitude of students 
from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and racial backgrounds and 
from throughout the state and nation; more than 50 nations are 
represented in the student body; and

	WHEREAS, The school is proud to have conferred degrees to 
many individuals who have gone on to become outstanding public 
servants; for example, three Texas Southern University graduates 
have been elected to the United States Congress--the late 
Honorable Barbara Jordan, the late Honorable George "Mickey" Leland,
and the Honorable Craig Washington; and

	WHEREAS, Texas Southern University has earned a viable 
position as the second largest of the Historically Black
Colleges and Universities in the nation and is recognized by
the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a 
"doctoral/research-intensive university"; and

	WHEREAS, Texas Southern University consistently serves the 
Houston and regional community through innovative educational 
programs that encourage personal and professional development, 
progress, and performance; and

	WHEREAS, The members of the board of trustees, the faculty, 
and the administration of Texas Southern University are 
committed to providing students with a quality, comprehensive 
collegiate education through instruction that emphasizes the 
critical thinking and creativity that leads to success; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby express appreciation to Texas Southern 
University for its significant contributions to our state and 
extend best wishes to all who are participating in Texas Southern 
University Day at the Capitol; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the university as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 2, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate