TITLE: Recognizing February 5, 2013, as Community College Student Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing February 5, 2013, as Community College Student Day at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Community colleges play an increasingly important role in higher education in the State of Texas, and on February 5, 2013, a delegation of more than 1,000 Texas community college students are converging at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Leaders of the Texas Junior College Student Government Association, including President Ashley Scholten of Navarro College, are being joined by community college students, community college trustees, and members of the Texas Association of Community Colleges to discuss the essential contributions their schools make to the state; and WHEREAS, The total annual enrollment for Texas community and technical colleges exceeds one million students, accounting for more than half of the state's postsecondary student population and the largest sector of higher education; and WHEREAS, The community colleges of Texas clearly serve a vital function in the educational and economic development of the state, and it is a pleasure to welcome these outstanding students, teachers, and administrators to Austin; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby recognize February 5, 2013, as Community College Student Day at the Capitol and extend to all the participants best wishes for a memorable and productive visit; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a memento of this special day. Seliger President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 5, 2013.