H.R. No. 1259

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Clarendon College has been named one of the nation's most successful community colleges by CNN Money; and

WHEREAS, Through a collaboration with College Measures, a joint venture of the American Institutes for Research and Matrix Knowledge Group, CNN Money measured the success of a community college by the percentage of students who either graduate within three years or transfer to a four-year college; and

WHEREAS, Clarendon College, with a 64 percent success rate, was ranked number 28 among all community colleges in the nation and number one among its fellow Texas schools; moreover, when compared with other small, rural colleges, the institution ranked 14th; established in 1898 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, Clarendon College serves an enrollment of approximately 1,500 at its three campuses in the Panhandle; and

WHEREAS, By providing students with a high quality education and considerable support in reaching their goals, Clarendon College has enriched the lives of countless young Texans, and its accomplishments are a source of pride to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Clarendon College on its selection as one of the nation's most successful community colleges by CNN Money and extend to all those associated with the institution sincere best wishes for continued achievement; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the college as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

King of Hemphill

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1259 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House