SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 183
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Saint Mary's University for its legacy of outstanding
  service to the City of San Antonio and our state; and
         WHEREAS, A close-knit academic and spiritual community,
  Saint Mary's University offers a 13-to-one student-to-faculty
  ratio with numerous Fulbright scholars, Piper professors, and
  other engaged faculty members coming together to create an
  exceptional educational experience; and
         WHEREAS, Saint Mary's University has produced close to 300
  elected officials, who have served both our state and our nation
  with distinction; and
         WHEREAS, More than 70 percent of the university's students
  participate in community service activities, and Saint Mary's
  University is listed as a College that Builds Character by the
  John Templeton Foundation and as one of the nation's top Colleges
  with a Conscience by the Princeton Review and Campus Compact; and
         WHEREAS, Saint Mary's University has been home to 167
  All-American Scholar athletes, and it has won five national
  championships in athletic competition; and
         WHEREAS, Saint Mary's University graduates have
  historically been accepted to medical and dental schools at rates
  far exceeding the national average; the combination of academic,
  athletic, and community excellence has truly established Saint
  Mary's University as a leader in the field of higher education;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby commend the students, faculty, and staff of
  Saint Mary's University for their many outstanding contributions
  to our state and nation; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the university as an expression of high regard from the Texas
  Senate.
 
  Uresti
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 11, 2009.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate