SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 21

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Del Mar College for its many contributions to the community of the Coastal Bend region and to designate February 3, 2025, as Del Mar College Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Del Mar College provides high-quality instruction in a wide range of academic and technical disciplines for the more than 13,600 students pursuing degrees and licensure and more than 7,100 continuing education students; and

WHEREAS, The college's business, occupational, and technical students earn higher than average incomes for their professions in their first year after graduation, and on average, 90 percent of Del Mar College graduates seeking licensure for their professional credentials pass their state or national certification examinations; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding institution offers a first-class education at a reasonable cost to the people of the Coastal Bend region; the college is truly deserving of special recognition for its positive effect on the growth and prosperity of the region; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize February 3, 2025, as Del Mar College Day at the State Capitol and commend the administration, faculty, staff, and board of regents of Del Mar College on their commitment to excellence in education and extend to them best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the college as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Hinojosa of Hidalgo Hinojosa of Nueces

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 4, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate