SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 473

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Houston Chapter of the Huston-Tillotson University International Alumni Association on the occasion of this year's concert by the university's concert choir; and

WHEREAS, The alumni association's Houston Chapter annually sponsors the concert, which takes place this year on April 10 at the historic Trinity United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, Huston-Tillotson University in Austin was formed by the merger of Samuel Huston College and Tillotson College in 1952; a coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences, it operates under the auspices of the American Missionary Association of the United Church of Christ and the Board of Education of The United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, The Houston Chapter of the Huston-Tillotson University International Alumni Association remains an active supporter of the university, and each of the annual concerts it sponsors is a remarkable musical experience; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the Houston Chapter of the Huston-Tillotson University International Alumni Association for hosting the annual choir concert and extend best wishes to all who are participating in this year's event; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion.

Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 9, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate