87R12097 BK-D
 
  By: Fierro H.R. No. 254
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, El Paso Community College (EPCC) has earned national
  recognition as a 2021-2022 Silver-level Military Friendly School;
  and
         WHEREAS, The Military Friendly Schools list is compiled each
  year by Viqtory, Inc., a veteran-owned small business founded in
  2001, based on a survey of more than 8,800 schools nationwide; for
  over a decade, the Military Friendly Schools designation has been
  awarded to higher education institutions that have gone above and
  beyond to support service members and their families as they
  navigate the transition to civilian life; and
         WHEREAS, El Paso Community College is dedicated to meeting
  the unique needs of more than 3,000 military members, veterans, and
  families; EPCC operates a Veterans Resource Center, where
  military-connected students can access information and assistance
  with their educational benefits and other amenities designed to
  enhance their campus experience; in addition, the school offers
  these students help with registering for classes, completing degree
  programs, and exploring their educational and employment options;
  and
         WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to the
  men and women who have answered our nation's call to duty, and El
  Paso Community College has demonstrated an admirable commitment to
  ensuring that military personnel are able to achieve their academic
  and career goals; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate El Paso Community College on
  earning recognition as a 2021-2022 Silver-level Military Friendly
  School and extend sincere best wishes to those who administer and
  benefit from EPCC veterans services programs; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for EPCC as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
  of Representatives.