SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 317
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Jarvis Christian College on the occasion of its 
Founder's/Homecoming Week, which is being celebrated
March 16 through 20, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Jarvis Christian College is a traditional liberal 
arts institution offering a high-quality education in an 
environment that provides personalized education for its 
students; it is located in Wood County, midway between Dallas and 
Shreveport, Louisiana; and
	WHEREAS, Jarvis Christian College began in 1904 when
Mary Alphin, a state organizer for the Negro Disciples of Christ 
in Texas, envisioned a school for black youth that would include 
religious and industrial training; the college, originally 
called Jarvis Christian Institute, is named for Major and
Mrs. J. J. Jarvis, who donated the land for the college; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to offering a challenging academic 
program and athletic and social activities, the college provides 
ongoing opportunities for its students to experience spiritual 
growth; it has an outstanding honors program and an excellent 
faculty, and it was listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of 
the best regional liberal arts colleges in the Southwest; and
	WHEREAS, Under the outstanding leadership of its 
president, Dr. Sebetha Jenkins, and its governing board, the 
college has continued to prepare students for the challenges of 
living in a global and technological society; and
	WHEREAS, Jarvis Christian College has earned its national 
reputation for academic excellence and it has invigorated the 
economy and enriched the cultural offerings of Wood County; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Jarvis Christian College for its 
valuable contributions to the educational system of this state and 
extend to them best wishes for a memorable Founder's/Homecoming 
Week; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Jarvis Christian College as an expression of high regard from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                          Eltife




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 7, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate