SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 361
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the fourth annual Texas HBCU Conference Series,
  Democracy Schools, which is taking place at Huston-Tillotson
  University in Austin on April 4 and 5, 2025; and
         WHEREAS, Established at Huston-Tillotson University in
  2022, the conference series emerged from the efforts of a
  campus-wide leadership development and civic engagement
  initiative, Public Leadership in Faith and Social Justice
  Traditions; students in the program organized intentional small
  group discussions, drawing inspiration from a century of
  grassroots activism; the Freedom Schools of the civil rights era
  inform the concept of Democracy Schools as a framework to explore
  civic capacity building and community institutions over time; and
         WHEREAS, The conference brings together students, faculty,
  and staff from the state's Historically Black Colleges and
  Universities, as well as interested community partners; scholars
  and professionals explore a cultural view of democracy and
  citizenship with perspectives from a broad range of disciplines
  and fields, including literature, science, media, humanities,
  and the arts; and
         WHEREAS, In its fourth year, the conference will feature a
  theme focused on civic power and the legacy of Historically Black
  Colleges and Universities and Black educational history and
  practice; presenters will examine the collective ability of
  civil society groups, organizations, and institutions to
  strengthen and renew democracy; and
         WHEREAS, The conference series highlights the vital role
  Historically Black Colleges and Universities have long played in
  developing strong, meaningful citizenship that contributes to
  the advancement of democracy in our state and nation; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby recognize April 4, 2025, as Texas HBCU Day
  and extend to all participating in the Texas HBCU Conference
  Series sincere best wishes for a meaningful and productive event;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  honor of this special occasion.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 3, 2025.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate