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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 97          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   join in celebrating February 18, 2025, as Prairie View A&M   University Day at the State Capitol; and            WHEREAS, On August 14, 1876, the Texas Legislature   established the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas for   Colored Youth, the first state-supported college in Texas for   African Americans; and            WHEREAS, Now known as Prairie View A&M University, the   school is the second-oldest public institution in Texas and is   ranked among the nation's best colleges and universities; its   proud legacy and reputation are upheld through the guidance of   its ninth president, Dr. Tomikia LeGrande; and            WHEREAS, Prairie View A&M University is known as a leading   institution for higher education in such areas as agricultural   research, architecture, engineering, and nursing; students   benefit from a challenging curriculum that prepares them to   flourish in their chosen careers; and            WHEREAS, Over the course of its distinguished history,   Prairie View A&M University has awarded approximately 46,000   academic degrees; it is a leader among historically black   colleges and universities and is an invaluable component of The   Texas A&M University System; now, therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend the educators, staff, and   administrators of Prairie View A&M University and extend to them   best wishes for a memorable Prairie View A&M University Day at   the Capitol; and, be it further            RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   the university as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.     Kolkhorst                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 18, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate