TITLE: Commemorating National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week in September 2021.

SUMMARY: Commemorating National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week in September 2021.

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WHEREAS, The students, faculty, and staff of Texas State University are celebrating National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week from September 13 to 17, 2021; and WHEREAS, Established by former President Barack Obama in 2012, National HSI Week is organized by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities; the observance honors postsecondary institutions with at least 25 percent Hispanic enrollment that advance access to education and promote equity for traditionally underserved students; and WHEREAS, Texas State University earned designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution in 2011, and it has since worked to improve academic programs, expand opportunities for research, and increase graduation rates; the university will celebrate its 10th year as an HSI with a number of events, including HSI Community Day, an anniversary banquet, and a symposium; moreover, it will present the HSI Champion Award; and WHEREAS, Texas State University has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to helping the members of its diverse student body prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the future, and the observance of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week provides a fitting opportunity to recognize the university's many achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week in September 2021 and extend to Texas State University sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the university as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Zwiener Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 180 was adopted by the House on September 2, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House