SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 263
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Texas State University on the grand occasion of its
  125th anniversary; and
         WHEREAS, Governor Joseph Sayers approved the establishment
  of Southwest Texas State Normal School in San Marcos on May 10,
  1899, and the first class of 32 teachers was graduated from the
  college in 1904; and
         WHEREAS, That teachers college benefited from notable
  expansion and over the last 125 years has become a renowned
  research institution with more than 200 undergraduate and
  graduate programs; the university serves approximately 40,000
  students at two campus locations, and the institution is opening
  its first international campus in Mexico next year with many
  others planned for the future; and
         WHEREAS, Texas State University also is celebrating
  reaching the largest fundraising milestone in its history; the
  decade-long capital campaign raised $275 million, of which $166
  million will be directed to student financial aid in the form of
  scholarships and fellowships; and
         WHEREAS, Texas State University upholds its enduring
  commitment to education, innovation, and community engagement
  through the skilled leadership of its current president,
  Dr. Kelly Damphousse, and all associated with the school are
  truly deserving of recognition for continuing a proud legacy of
  academic excellence in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby commend the administrators, faculty, and
  staff of Texas State University and join all associated with the
  school in celebrating the university's 125th anniversary; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the university as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Zaffirini
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 27, 2025.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate