By: Duncan S.C.R. No. 61

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize South Plains College on its 50th year of providing higher education opportunities for the citizens of Texas; and

WHEREAS, South Plains College was established by the voters of Hockley County, Texas, on April 2, 1957; at the time, it was the first junior college district to be approved by the State Board of Education in more than a decade; and

WHEREAS, During its 50 years of service, South Plains College has grown into a multicampus system with locations in Levelland, Lubbock, and Plainview; it serves a 15-county region that comprises the southern portion of the Texas High Plains; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding community college now serves more than 19,000 students each year in arts and sciences, technical education, workforce development, and continuing education programs; and

WHEREAS, The college has developed numerous community and educational partnerships within its service area in order to make college education more accessible for local citizens; and

WHEREAS, South Plains College has demonstrated a commitment to helping rural communities through innovative distance learning programs and economic development initiatives; and

WHEREAS, Thousands of graduates of South Plains College have gone on to lead successful and productive lives as citizens of this state and nation; and

WHEREAS, The administrators, faculty, and staff of South Plains College look forward to a future of continued excellence in higher education and progress toward accomplishing their vision to improve each student's life, and they deserve recognition for their dedication and hard work; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 80th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby commend South Plains College for its 50 years of progress and its many achievements and extend best wishes to all associated with the college for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the college as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature.