SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 475

WHEREAS, Students, faculty, and staff from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso kicked off a yearlong celebration for the 10th anniversary of the Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing in May 2021; and

WHEREAS, Funded by a $10-million grant from the Hunt Family Foundation, the Hunt School of Nursing opened its doors in September 2011 with the goal of addressing critical nursing shortages in the area; in the decade since, more than 800 students have graduated from the school, the vast majority of whom have stayed in the region; and

WHEREAS, Today, the school offers three degree programs: an accelerated 16-month bachelor's degree in nursing, a BSN program for students who already hold an associate's degree, and a master's degree in nursing leadership; partnering with local hospitals, the school also provides vital opportunities for clinical rotations and postgraduation job placements; and

WHEREAS, By training the next generation of medical professionals, the Hunt School of Nursing is helping to ensure the health and well-being of Texans in El Paso and beyond, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the school on the occasion of this important milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and extend to all those associated with the school sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Hunt School of Nursing as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Blanco

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 25, 2021.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate