Bill Text: TX SR97 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Designating February 5, 2019, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 5-3)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-05 - Again read [SR97 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-SR97-Enrolled.html
 
 
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 97
         WHEREAS, Aggies and Longhorns will unite today at the State
  Capitol to celebrate Orange and Maroon Legislative Day 2019 and
  showcase how higher education benefits the State of Texas; and
 
         WHEREAS, There are nearly 1,000,000 alumni from the two
  universities, and Texas A&M University and The University of
  Texas at Austin have a combined annual enrollment of more than
  115,000 students, and award more than 27,000 degrees each year;
  both universities remain committed to ensuring an accessible and
  affordable hands-on education for generations of future educators,
  small business owners, farmers, doctors, and leaders; and
 
         WHEREAS, Texas A&M University and The University of Texas
  at Austin are renowned for their life-changing research, and the
  teaching and research missions of both institutions benefit the
  State of Texas by advancing medical breakthroughs and overall
  quality of life; and
 
         WHEREAS, Researchers at Texas A&M University and The
  University of Texas at Austin discover and innovate; together,
  they have more than 1,500 patents; both universities drive
  economic prosperity in their respective regions and in the State
  of Texas by supporting the work that gives rise to patents,
  grants, corporate start-ups, and numerous other enterprises;
  investment in these institutions ensures a sustainable Texas
  economy and an educated workforce; and
 
         WHEREAS, Both universities serve as centers for the arts
  and culture, inspiring Texans to take part in the visual and
  performing arts and other creative endeavors; both institutions
  have excellent museums and libraries for Texans to enjoy,
  including the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the
  Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum; both institutions also
  serve as flagships for athletics and physical education,
  encouraging Texans to participate in physical activity and to
  support the student-athletes that represent the state in
  competition across the nation; and
 
         WHEREAS, The universities' faculties feature Nobel laureates
  and nationally recognized scholars, and the student bodies
  include National Merit scholars, Rhodes scholars, Olympic gold
  medalists, veterans, and many promising students who are
  committed to advancing the Lone Star State; in addition, the
  universities offer an amazing range of postgraduate opportunities
  through nearly 500 graduate degree programs; and
 
         WHEREAS, Texas A&M University and The University of Texas
  at Austin are both recognized as Tier One public research
  institutions as defined by the Texas Higher Education
  Coordinating Board and are both members of the prestigious
  Association of American Universities; and
         WHEREAS, Texas A&M University and The University of Texas
  at Austin have established themselves as preeminent institutions
  of higher education on the state, national, and international
  levels, and all Texans receive the benefits from these two
  exceptional state university systems; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby recognize February 5, 2019, as Orange and
  Maroon Legislative Day and commend alumni from Texas A&M
  University and The University of Texas at Austin for their
  commitment to promoting higher education in the Lone Star State;
  and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  honor of this special occasion.
 
  Watson, Bettencourt,  
  Buckingham, Creighton,
  Flores, Johnson,      
  Schwertner, Zaffirini 
 
 
 
 
  ____________________________________________________________ 
       Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
 
 
 
  ____________________________________________________________ 
       Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
 
 
 
  ____________________________________________________________ 
       Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
 
 
 
  ____________________________________________________________ 
       Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ______________________________ 
       President of the Senate
     
         I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on January 30, 2019.
   
   
   
    ______________________________ 
       Secretary of the Senate
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