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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join in celebrating February 11, 2025, as Texas State Technical |
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College Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1965, Texas State Technical |
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College is a two-year technical training institution focused on |
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advanced and emerging technologies; the college offers numerous |
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associate degrees and certifications to prepare students for |
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success in future educational endeavors and employment in a range |
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of technical fields; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas State Technical College has 11 campuses |
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located in Abilene, Breckenridge, Brownwood, New Braunfels, Fort |
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Bend County, Harlingen, Marshall, North Texas, Sweetwater, Waco, |
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and East Williamson County, and it will soon open a new campus in |
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Denton County; in recent years, the college has seen an increase |
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in enrollment, awards conferred, and job placement of graduates, |
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and it utilizes a funding model determined by student earnings |
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and associated state tax revenues; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas State Technical College provides Texans |
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with the opportunity to acquire leading-edge technical skills |
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and expertise in their career fields, and it is indeed fitting to |
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recognize the school for its contributions to the success and |
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economic prosperity of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the students, administrators, and |
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faculty of Texas State Technical College on their outstanding |
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commitment to excellence in higher education and extend to all |
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best wishes for a memorable and rewarding visit to the State |
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Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |