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      H.R. No. 509       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Texas State University celebrated its 125th   anniversary in 2024; and          WHEREAS, Established as Southwest Texas State Normal School   on May 10, 1899, with the purpose of training the future teachers of   Texas, the institution first opened its doors on September 9, 1903,   and the inaugural class of 32 teachers graduated in May 1904; the   school was renamed several times through the ensuing decades as the   scope of its mission broadened, and in 2013, it adopted its   present-day name; and          WHEREAS, Today, Texas State is a dynamic institution of   higher learning with a long tradition of research and academic   excellence, and it serves more than 40,000 students and offers over   200 degree programs across its nine colleges; moreover, its alumni   network consists of some 230,000 graduates; and          WHEREAS, Texas State operates out of two campuses, in San   Marcos and Round Rock, and in August 2025, it is opening an   international campus in Mexico; among its many accolades, TXST was   recognized as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader by   the U.S. Department of State for the second consecutive year in   2024; and          WHEREAS, Since its founding 125 years ago, Texas State has   provided generations of Texans with a strong foundation for   achievement, and in so doing, it has contributed significantly to   the prosperity and vitality of the Lone Star State; now, therefore,   be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby commemorate the 125th anniversary of Texas State   University and commend all those who have contributed to its   mission of building a better tomorrow; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for TXST as an expression of high regard by the Texas House   of Representatives.     Zwiener     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 509 was adopted by the House on March   27, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House