SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 21
         WHEREAS, Collin College has been presented with a
  2020-2021 Innovation of the Year Award by the League for
  Innovation in the Community College; and
         WHEREAS, The award was given to Collin College to recognize
  its creation of a new health care benefit plan called CougarCare
  that offers telehealth and mental health coverage at no cost to
  students, adjunct faculty, and part-time staff; the COVID-19
  pandemic, which has imposed significant stress on students,
  provided the impetus for the development of the program, and
  Collin College's Board of Trustees approved an investment of up
  to $750,000 for it in July 2020; and
         WHEREAS, Through the CougarCare plan, eligible individuals
  can receive free on-demand virtual-visit medical care and mental
  health counseling from licensed physicians and counselors
  anywhere in the United States, with services available 24 hours a
  day, 7 days a week; and
         WHEREAS, Collin College's investment in the CougarCare
  program is a testament to the institution's deep commitment to
  the success, morale, and overall well-being of its students,
  faculty, and staff, and this commendable endeavor is most
  deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Collin
  College on its receipt of a 2020-2021 Innovation of the Year
  Award from the League for Innovation in the Community College and
  extend to its administrators, faculty, staff, and students
  sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for Collin College as an expression of high regard from
  the Texas Senate.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on July 26, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate