2021S0559-1 09/20/21
 
  By: Eckhardt S.R. No. 7
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the Center for Mexican American Studies at The
  University of Texas at Austin on the occasion of the
  institution's 50th anniversary; and
         WHEREAS, Established in 1970, the Center for Mexican
  American Studies reflects the concerted efforts of students,
  faculty, and community members who sought to ensure that Mexican
  American studies became an integrated part of the university
  system; the center's founding director was the famous scholar
  Dr. Américo Paredes; and
         WHEREAS, The center prioritizes community outreach to help
  create diverse, inclusive, and equitable environments at The
  University of Texas at Austin, in the City of Austin, and
  throughout the state; and
         WHEREAS, Since 2014, the Center for Mexican American
  Studies has worked in partnership with the Department of Mexican
  American and Latina/o Studies and the Latino Research Institute
  to augment Latino studies and research at the university; and
         WHEREAS, The center continues its educational mission of
  empowering students of all backgrounds through focusing on
  scholarly excellence, community engagement, and civic
  advancement, and it has become a national model and leader for
  the advancement of Mexican American studies; and
         WHEREAS, The 50th anniversary celebration of the Center
  for Mexican American Studies is taking place during Hispanic
  Heritage Month on the birthday of Gloria Evangelina Anzaldúa;
  this renowned feminist theorist and distinguished alumna of The
  University of Texas at Austin has left a lasting mark on the field
  of Mexican American studies and her work helps to inspire
  continued excellence in scholarship; and
         WHEREAS, The Center for Mexican American Studies at The
  University of Texas at Austin is indeed deserving of special
  recognition for 50 years of advancing engagement, equity, and
  excellence in higher education; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend all who have
  contributed to the success of the Center for Mexican American
  Studies and extend to them congratulations on the institution's
  50th anniversary; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the center as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.