TITLE: Recognizing Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi on the on the occasion of the institution's 78th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi on the on the occasion of the institution's 78th anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi on the occasion of the institution's 78th anniversary; and WHEREAS, Founded in April of 1947 as the University of Corpus Christi, this island campus was built on a naval training field used during World War II, and its first class comprised 312 students and 26 faculty members; and WHEREAS, Today, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is a vibrant research institution recognized for its rigorous programs and skilled faculty; the university is the academic home of more than 10,000 students who are preparing for the future in their choice of 85 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs; and WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is one of 135 institutions listed as an R2-High Research Activity campus by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education; the university is continuing a proud and historic legacy of teaching excellence and community engagement, and its 78th anniversary is truly cause for celebration; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi as a model institution for excellence in higher education and extend to its leaders, faculty, and staff congratulations on 78 years of success and best wishes for the future; 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. Hinojosa of Hidalgo, Hinojosa of Nueces President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 1, 2025.