H.R. No. 180
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The students, faculty, and staff of Texas State
  University are celebrating National Hispanic-Serving Institutions
  Week from September 13 to 17, 2021; and
         WHEREAS, Established by former President Barack Obama in
  2012, National HSI Week is organized by the Hispanic Association of
  Colleges and Universities; the observance honors postsecondary
  institutions with at least 25 percent Hispanic enrollment that
  advance access to education and promote equity for traditionally
  underserved students; and
         WHEREAS, Texas State University earned designation as a
  Hispanic-Serving Institution in 2011, and it has since worked to
  improve academic programs, expand opportunities for research, and
  increase graduation rates; the university will celebrate its 10th
  year as an HSI with a number of events, including HSI Community Day,
  an anniversary banquet, and a symposium; moreover, it will present
  the HSI Champion Award; and
         WHEREAS, Texas State University has demonstrated a steadfast
  commitment to helping the members of its diverse student body
  prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the future, and the
  observance of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week provides
  a fitting opportunity to recognize the university's many
  achievements; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate National
  Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week in September 2021 and extend to
  Texas State University sincere best wishes for continued success;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the university as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Zwiener
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 180 was adopted by the House on
  September 2, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House