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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 305
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the citizens of the Coastal Bend and Texans across the state |
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in celebrating March 6, 2019, as Texas A&M University--Corpus |
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Christi Day at the Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi traces its |
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beginnings to 1947, when the University of Corpus Christi was |
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established; the institution became a part of The Texas A&M |
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University System in 1989; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, the university serves more than 12,000 |
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students; it offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees |
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from the colleges of Business, Education and Human Development, |
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Liberal Arts, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Science and |
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Engineering and from the University College; and |
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WHEREAS, The university continues to bring new programs |
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and initiatives to the campus, including a bachelor's degree in |
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media production, a bachelor of business administration degree |
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at the RELLIS campus, a master's degree in athletic training, and |
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multiple certificate programs approved by the United States |
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Department of Education; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is home to |
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world-class centers and institutes conducting autonomous |
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geospatial and marine research focused on the Gulf of Mexico; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is one of |
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the foremost institutions of higher education in the state, and |
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it is truly fitting that a day be set aside to recognize its many |
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contributions to the growth and prosperity of the Lone Star |
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State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the administration, faculty, and |
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staff of Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi on their |
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commitment to excellence in education and extend to all best |
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wishes for an enjoyable Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi Day |
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at the Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the university as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Hinojosa |
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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 March 6, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |