TITLE: Celebrating February 1, 2011, as Texas Tech University System Day at the Texas Capitol.

SUMMARY: Celebrating February 1, 2011, as Texas Tech University System Day at the Texas Capitol.

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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the Texas Tech University System and citizens across the state in celebrating February 1, 2011, as Texas Tech University System Day at the Texas Capitol; and WHEREAS, Comprised of Texas Tech University, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and Angelo State University, the Texas Tech University System operates campuses across the state and in Germany and Spain; and WHEREAS, Under the direction of Chancellor Kent Hance, the Texas Tech University System is committed to improving access to higher education and strengthening the academic quality of its member institutions; by expanding knowledge through research and effectively managing its resources, the system is providing exemplary service to its communities and the state as a whole; and WHEREAS, With growing enrollment and a dedicated faculty and staff, the Texas Tech University System continues to provide our state with exemplary leaders and citizens; its alumni have played a major role in the development of Texas as a leader in higher education; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the Texas Tech University System on their dedication to the advancement of higher education in our state and extend to them a sincere welcome to Austin for Texas Tech University System Day at the Texas Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Texas Tech University System as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Duncan President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 1, 2011.