SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 632

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride in recognizing Midwestern State University on its acceptance as a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges; and

WHEREAS, Midwestern State University, an institution of higher education in Wichita Falls, is a premier provider of higher education services to 6,400 students; and

WHEREAS, As part of its mission, Midwestern State University aspires to be the leading public liberal arts institution of the State of Texas; and

WHEREAS, Midwestern State University was accepted into membership by the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in June of 2006 and joined 23 nationally recognized institutions of higher education from throughout the United States; these esteemed institutions are committed to providing superior arts and sciences education to undergraduate students; and

WHEREAS, The council's member schools are further distinguished by small classes, innovations in teaching, personal interactions with faculty, opportunities for faculty-supervised research, supportive environments, and the cultural and intellectual diversity integral to an education program; and

WHEREAS, Midwestern State University is the only public university in Texas to be designated a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby congratulate Midwestern State University on this outstanding achievement and designation; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Midwestern State University as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Estes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 4, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate