TITLE: Recognizing January 24, 2017, as Texas Southern University Day.

SUMMARY: Recognizing January 24, 2017, as Texas Southern University Day.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Texas Southern University and to welcome those who are visiting the State Capitol on January 24, 2017, to celebrate Texas Southern University Day; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1927, Texas Southern University is one of the most prominent Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Texas and in the United States; and WHEREAS, The university offers more than 120 baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degree programs in nine schools and colleges, and it provides a first-class education to approximately 8,500 students each year; and WHEREAS, One-fourth of all African American pharmacists in the country are graduates of Texas Southern University, and the Thurgood Marshall School of Law annually graduates more African American and Hispanic law students than any other law school in the state; and WHEREAS, Under the direction of Dr. Austin A. Lane, the university is committed to focusing on student success and to maintaining the highest standards in academic quality and research, fiscal responsibility, and educational partnerships; and WHEREAS, Texas Southern University is proud to have two members of the Texas Senate and eleven members of the Texas House of Representatives closely tied to the university as alumni or current students; and WHEREAS, Texas Southern University is an enduring and invaluable force in the provision of quality higher education, and the institution plays a significant role in the economic and social vitality of Texas; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Texas Southern University on its dedication to excellence and extend to its delegates best wishes for a memorable Texas Southern University Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a memento of this special day. Miles President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 24, 2017.