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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Texas Southern University and to welcome those who are |
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visiting the State Capitol on January 24, 2017, to celebrate |
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Texas Southern University Day; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1927, Texas Southern University is one |
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of the most prominent Historically Black Colleges and Universities |
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in Texas and in the United States; and |
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WHEREAS, The university offers more than 120 baccalaureate, |
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master's, and doctoral degree programs in nine schools and |
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colleges, and it provides a first-class education to approximately |
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8,500 students each year; and |
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WHEREAS, One-fourth of all African American pharmacists in |
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the country are graduates of Texas Southern University, and the |
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Thurgood Marshall School of Law annually graduates more African |
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American and Hispanic law students than any other law school in |
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the state; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the direction of Dr. Austin A. Lane, the |
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university is committed to focusing on student success and to |
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maintaining the highest standards in academic quality and |
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research, fiscal responsibility, and educational partnerships; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas Southern University is proud to have two |
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members of the Texas Senate and eleven members of the Texas House |
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of Representatives closely tied to the university as alumni or |
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current students; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas Southern University is an enduring and |
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invaluable force in the provision of quality higher education, |
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and the institution plays a significant role in the economic and |
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social vitality of Texas; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Texas Southern University on its |
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dedication to excellence and extend to its delegates best wishes |
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for a memorable Texas Southern University Day at the State |
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Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a |
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memento of this special day. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on January 24, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |