TITLE: Recognizing February 13, 2013, as Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing February 13, 2013, as Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi Day at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize a number of honored guests from Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi who are gathering at the State Capitol on February 13, 2013; and WHEREAS, Tracing its origins to the founding of the University of Corpus Christi in 1947, this notable institution opened its doors as Texas A&I University at Corpus Christi in 1973; four years later, the school's name was changed to Corpus Christi State University, and it joined The Texas A&M University System in 1989; and WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi became a four-year comprehensive university in 1994; in the following decade, it added the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and its president and chief executive officer, Dr. Flavius Killebrew, implemented Momentum 2015, a 10-year plan to become the flagship university for South Texas; and WHEREAS, Today, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students from 48 states and 67 countries; it offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in the colleges of business, education, liberal arts, science and technology, and nursing and health sciences; designated by the federal government as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, it helps students close educational gaps within a supportive, multicultural learning community; the school also promotes involvement in athletics through its intercollegiate program of 14 men's and women's sports as a member of the Southland Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I-AAA; and WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi provides its students with an exceptional education and a solid foundation for future success, and in so doing, it contributes to the continued vitality and prosperity of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby recognize February 13, 2013, as Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those associated with this esteemed institution sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the university as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Hinojosa President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 13, 2013.