SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 242
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  join citizens around the state in celebrating February 25, 2019,
  as Prairie View A&M University Day at the Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, On August 14, 1867, the Texas Legislature
  established the Alta Vista Agricultural and Mechanical College
  of Texas for Colored Youth, the first state-supported college in
  Texas for African Americans; and
         WHEREAS, Now known as Prairie View A&M University, the
  school is the second-oldest public institution in Texas and is
  ranked among the nation's best colleges and universities; the
  school's current president, Dr. Ruth Simmons, holds a doctorate
  from Harvard University and formerly served as president of Smith
  College and Brown University; she is the recipient of numerous
  honors and is a member of the National Academy of Arts and
  Sciences; and
         WHEREAS, Prairie View A&M University is known as a
  leading institution for higher education in such areas as
  agricultural research, architecture, biology, business,
  education, engineering, juvenile justice, and nursing;
  students benefit from a challenging curriculum that prepares
  them to thrive in their chosen careers; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, Prairie
  View A&M University has awarded approximately 50,000 academic
  degrees; it is a leader among historically black colleges and
  universities and is a valuable component of The Texas A&M
  University System; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby commend the educators, staff, and
  administrators of Prairie View A&M University and extend to
  them best wishes for a memorable Prairie View A&M University
  Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
  university as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
 
  Kolkhorst
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 25, 2019.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate