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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The observance of Collin College Day at the State |
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Capitol on March 13, 2025, offers a welcome opportunity to honor |
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this noteworthy institution as it celebrates its 40th anniversary; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1985, Collin College held its first |
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classes at local high schools; it has steadily expanded to meet the |
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needs of the region, which now ranks among the fastest-growing in |
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the nation; today, the institution serves more than 60,000 students |
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at 10 campuses, including the iCollin Virtual Campus; and |
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WHEREAS, Collin College has developed its programs in |
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response to the diverse needs of the community; it offers over 200 |
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degree and certificate programs, including baccalaureate degrees |
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in clinical operations management, construction management, |
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cybersecurity, and nursing, as well as workforce programs designed |
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to prepare students for high-wage, high-demand careers; and |
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WHEREAS, While promoting academic excellence, Collin College |
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has maintained the lowest in-district tuition in the state, has |
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among the highest student success rates, and has gained national |
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recognition for affordability; as a community-centered |
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institution, it also strives to foster innovation, character, and a |
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tradition of service; and |
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WHEREAS, The institution has successfully cultivated a |
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vibrant student life; its active Student Government Association has |
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received numerous accolades as a member of the Texas Junior College |
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Student Government Association, Region II; moreover, the robust |
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athletics program encompasses both men's and women's basketball, |
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tennis, esports, and golf; in 2024, the Lady Cougars won the |
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National Junior College Athletic Association Region V Tournament |
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for the first time in the college's history and went on to compete |
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in the national tournament; the men's basketball team captured the |
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2024 title in the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Committed to increasing access to higher education, |
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Collin College has provided generations of students with pathways |
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to advancement over the course of four decades, and it is a pleasure |
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to mark this significant milestone in the school's history; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 13, 2025, as Collin College Day |
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at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting |
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delegation. |