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118TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION S. RES. 317 

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Texas Tech University. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

JULY 26, 2023 

Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. CRUZ) submitted the following resolution; 

which was considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Texas 

Tech University. 

Whereas, in 2023, Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, 

is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of 

the University; 

Whereas, established as Texas Technological College in 1923, 

the University opened 2 years later with an enrollment of 

914 undergraduate students; 

Whereas, in 1936, a division of graduate studies was added, 

and in 1969 the college was renamed Texas Tech University; 

Whereas the University has distinguished itself by earning— 

(1) the Very High Research Activity designation 

from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher 

Education; 


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(2) recognition as both a Veteran Friendly Institution and an honoree on the ‘‘Best for Vets: Employers’’ 

list by the Military Times; and 

(3) recognition by the United States Department of 

Education as a Hispanic-serving institution; 

Whereas, in the last 3 years, faculty members of Texas Tech 

University received 23 Fulbright Scholar Awards, 8 National Science Foundation Career Awards, and 7 National Endowment for the Humanities grants; 

Whereas Texas Tech University alumni include Governors 

from Texas and Colorado, multiple members of the 

United States Congress and State legislatures, stars of 

stage, screen, and music, and leaders and captains of industry, science, engineering, agriculture, and more; 

Whereas, as of the adoption of this resolution, Texas Tech 

University serves more than 40,000 students and offers 

over 150 undergraduate, 100 graduate, and 50 doctoral 

programs across 13 colleges and schools; 

Whereas Texas Tech University has international campuses 

and study abroad programs; 

Whereas Texas Tech University has award-winning academic 

programs, including the Davis College of Agricultural 

Sciences and Natural Resources, the School of Medicine, 

the School of Law, the Whitacre College of Engineering, 

and the Rawls College of Business; 

Whereas, in recent years, Texas Tech University inaugurated 

the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine, the first 

school of veterinary medicine in the State of Texas in 

more than 100 years; 


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Whereas Texas Tech University takes great pride in the 17 

varsity sports that represent the University and in membership of the Big 12 Conference; 

Whereas the Red Raiders have won 27 Big 12 Conference titles, including 11 in the past 7 years, and alumni of the 

University include Olympic and Super Bowl champions; 

and 

Whereas, since the founding of the University 100 years ago, 

Texas Tech University has provided generations of Texans with a strong foundation for achievement, and in so 

doing, the University has contributed significantly to the 

prosperity and vitality of the Lone Star State and the 

Nation: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate commemorates the 100th 

2 anniversary of Texas Tech University and extends to all 

3 those associated with this noteworthy institution sincere 

4 best wishes for the future. 

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