SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 46
         WHEREAS, South Texas College is celebrating its 30th
  anniversary in 2023; and
         WHEREAS, Founded as South Texas Community College in
  September 1993, STC has grown to include six campuses and two
  higher education centers located in Hidalgo County and Starr
  County; today, the institution benefits from the able leadership
  of its president, Dr. Ricardo J. Solis, and it serves nearly
  50,000 credit and non-credit students from across the Rio Grande
  Valley; and
         WHEREAS, STC currently offers more than 127 degree
  programs and certifications, including five baccalaureate
  degrees; in addition, the institution provides dual credit
  courses for high school students, and it has established a number
  of professional and industry training initiatives; STC has
  placed a special emphasis on preparing students for careers in
  health care, and it is the first college in the nation approved to
  implement a registered nurse apprenticeship program, which
  enables students to work in nursing at local hospitals while
  completing their studies; and
         WHEREAS, For three decades, South Texas College has
  provided students with a quality education and a strong
  foundation for achievement, and in so doing, it is making an
  important contribution to the future of the Lone Star State; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commemorate the 30th
  anniversary of South Texas College and extend to all those
  associated with the institution sincere best wishes for the
  future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for South Texas College as an expression of high regard
  by the Texas Senate.
 
  Zaffirini
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on November 30, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate