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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, El Paso Community College has been ranked first in |
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the nation for most associate's degrees granted to Hispanic |
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students; and |
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WHEREAS, In the 2021 list compiled by Hispanic Outlook on |
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Education magazine, EPCC sits at the top with nearly 3,000 |
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associate's degrees awarded to Hispanic students during the |
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2018-2019 school year; this marks the 16th consecutive year that |
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the college has earned the number one ranking; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of more than five decades, the |
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faculty and staff of EPCC have worked tirelessly to support |
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students from all walks of life, including those from traditionally |
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underserved populations; under the able leadership of president |
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Dr. William Serrata, the college has made significant |
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contributions to the vitality of its community by helping countless |
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individuals obtain the skills they need to continue their studies |
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or advance their careers; and |
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WHEREAS, Through its steadfast commitment to accessible, |
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high-quality education, El Paso Community College has provided its |
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students with a strong foundation on which to build, and the school |
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is indeed deserving of the national recognition it has received; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend El Paso Community College on ranking |
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first in the nation for most associate's degrees granted to |
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Hispanic students and extend to all those involved with the school |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for El Paso Community College as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |