SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 243

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the students, faculty, and staff of the Texas State University System and citizens across the state in celebrating February 18, 2009, as Texas State University System Legislative Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, The oldest state university system in Texas, the Texas State University System originated in 1911 as a means to support and manage the state teachers colleges; since then, the system has evolved into a network of institutions committed to preparing students for the rigors of an increasingly global economy; and

WHEREAS, The Texas State University System is comprised of eight campuses situated across the state offering a diverse array of academic and career paths; Lamar University, Sam Houston State University, Sul Ross State University, Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College, Texas State University-San Marcos, Lamar State College--Orange, Lamar State College--Port Arthur, and Lamar Institute of Technology combine to form one of the backbones of higher education in our state; and

WHEREAS, The mission of the Texas State University System is to provide a high-quality education that is affordable and accessible and to enrich the lives of its students and enable them to become productive and contributing members of society; and

WHEREAS, The theme of this year's legislative day is "Creative Solutions during Challenging Times in Higher Education"; the system is truly deserving of recognition for its invaluable role in maintaining the excellence of higher education in our state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the Texas State University System on its many contributions to the furtherance of higher education in the state and extend a sincere welcome to Austin to its delegation for Texas State University System Legislative Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further

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

Wentworth, Huffman, Nichols, Ogden, Uresti, Williams

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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 18, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate