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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Association of Black Personnel |
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in Higher Education are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their |
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organization February 14-16, 2013, at their annual state conference |
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in Austin; and |
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WHEREAS, Formed in 1973, the TABPHE works to foster the |
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success and advancement of African American faculty, staff, and |
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administrators in Texas colleges and universities; through the |
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years, the association has served as an advocate for ethnic |
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minorities in education and acted as a unified force in addressing |
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new and recurring challenges in Texas postsecondary instruction; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Today, the association has more than 1,000 members |
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from all levels of higher education; it provides these esteemed |
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Texans with an opportunity to contribute their unique knowledge and |
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experience to improving the state's educational system, and it |
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fosters collaboration with organizations that share similar goals; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Through a staunch commitment to its vital mission, |
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the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education has |
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significantly improved the lives of countless citizens of the Lone |
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Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 14, 2013, as Texas |
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Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education Day and |
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commemorate the 40th anniversary of that organization; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the TABPHE as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |