H.R. No. 1059
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, April 8, 2019, is Texas A&M University-Texarkana Day
  at the State Capitol, and this occasion provides a fitting
  opportunity to recognize this notable institution; and
         WHEREAS, Founded in 1971 as East Texas State
  University-Texarkana, the school hosted upper-division and
  graduate courses on the campus of Texarkana College; A&M
  University-Texarkana became a member of The Texas A&M University
  System in 1996, and subsequently, the state legislature passed a
  bill enabling it to extend instruction to the freshman and
  sophomore levels; and
         WHEREAS, The university began its transition to the 375-acre
  Bringle Lake campus in 2008 with the completion of a building to
  serve students in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering,
  and Mathematics; two years later, the University Center opened and
  the first freshman class enrolled; campus life was enhanced by the
  addition of a residence hall and intercollegiate athletics,
  including soccer, tennis, and baseball; in 2016, the university
  launched its first doctoral program, in Education Leadership, and
  construction was recently completed on two new buildings, a
  recreation and wellness center and an academic and student services
  facility; and
         WHEREAS, Today, A&M-Texarkana offers 24 undergraduate and 13
  graduate degree programs; the TAMUT graduate nursing
  program  was  ranked among the 50 best in the nation by
  TopMastersInHealthcare.com, and the school was recognized for
  having one of the best online MBA programs by GradSource.com; with a
  student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1, the university supports
  personalized instruction in smaller classes and promotes frequent
  opportunities for interaction with professors; and
         WHEREAS, Since its inception, Texas A&M University-Texarkana
  has undergone significant expansion while continuing to emphasize
  student engagement in a close-knit community, and its commitment to
  academic excellence has encouraged countless young Texans to set
  and reach higher educational goals; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize April 8, 2019, as Texas A&M
  University-Texarkana Day at the State Capitol and extend to the
  visiting delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and
  enjoyable stay in Austin.
 
  VanDeaver
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1059 was adopted by the House on April
  8, 2019, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House