SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 89

WHEREAS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing in 2021, providing a fitting opportunity to recognize the school's myriad contributions; 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 years since, more than 1,200 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, an RN to BSN program, 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, Since its inception, the Hunt School of Nursing has helped to equip its students with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the health care needs of their fellow citizens, and in so doing, it has made an invaluable contribution to higher education and to the El Paso community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th 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 the school's students, faculty, and staff, past and present, sincere best wishes for the future; 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 January 24, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate