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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 144

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize February 17, 2005, as Community College Student Day at 
the Capitol and extend a warm welcome to community college 
students today; and
	WHEREAS, Community colleges provide affordable, quality 
higher education and play an essential role in educational 
opportunities and economic development across Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Participants in Community College Student Day 
include:  President Cal Pifer of Kingwood College and other 
leaders of the Texas Junior College Student Government 
Association; students from Texas community college honors 
programs; representatives of the Texas Gulf Coast Consortium of 
Community Colleges; and members of the Texas Community College 
Teachers Association and the Texas Association of Community 
Colleges; and
	WHEREAS, Community colleges constitute the largest segment 
of higher education enrollment in Texas, and their enrollment 
increases every year, including a 15 percent increase last year; 
community colleges accomodate nontraditional students and offer 
affordable educational alternatives for students to pursue 
higher education degrees; and
	WHEREAS, Community colleges play a vital role in the higher 
education system of this state, and they are indeed worthy of 
legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend our state's community colleges 
for the many contributions they make to their communities and to 
Texas and extend best wishes to them on this important day;
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 
expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
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________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 17, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate