SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 269

	WHEREAS, Students and alumni of Prairie View A&M University,
a leading nationally recognized historically black university, 
take justifiable pride in their alma mater, which is now 
preparing to celebrate its 130th anniversary in 2006; and
	WHEREAS, Prairie View A&M University, one of the two oldest 
public institutions of higher learning in the Lone Star State, 
was founded in 1876 under the Texas Constitution and the Morrill 
Land Grant College Acts of 1862 and 1890; founded with the 
purpose of educating African-American students, the university 
has long been recognized as a valuable asset to the State of Texas 
and our nation; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, the university has established 
itself as an outstanding institution of higher learning for those 
in pursuit of knowledge, regardless of their race, color, creed, 
religious beliefs, or national origin; it is well known that the 
university has produced a remarkable number of our state's most 
respected professionals and leaders, including nurses, engineers, 
educators, and military officers; and
	WHEREAS, Prairie View A&M University's staff and faculty 
have committed themselves to meeting the educational needs of the 
community by fostering a harmonious balance between preparation 
for professional specialization and the liberal arts and 
sciences curriculum, thereby ensuring that the university remain 
an indispensable institution in our state; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby congratulate Prairie View A&M University 
on its upcoming 130th anniversary and extend sincere best wishes 
for continued success and growth in the years ahead; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the institution as an expression of high regard by 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 28, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate