SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 217

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the Texas Tech University System and citizens across the state in celebrating February 17, 2009, as Texas Tech University System Day at the Texas Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Comprised of Texas Tech University, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and Angelo State University, the Texas Tech University System operates campuses across the state and in Germany and Spain; and

WHEREAS, Under the direction of Chancellor Kent Hance, the Texas Tech University System is committed to improving access to higher education and strengthening the academic quality of its member institutions; by expanding knowledge through research and effectively managing its resources, the system is providing exemplary service to its communities and the state as a whole; and

WHEREAS, With a total enrollment of 37,000 students and a faculty and staff of 18,000 dedicated educators and employees, the Texas Tech University System continues to provide our state with exemplary leaders and citizens; its alumni have played a major role in the development of Texas as a leader in higher education; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the Texas Tech University System on their dedication to the advancement of higher education in our state and extend to them a sincere welcome to Austin for Texas Tech University System Day at the Texas Capitol; and, be it further

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

Duncan

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 17, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate