SR247 - Recognizing March 13, 2025, as Collin College Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 247          WHEREAS, The observance of Collin College Day at the State   Capitol on March 13, 2025, offers a welcome opportunity to honor   the academic excellence of this noteworthy institution as it   celebrates its 40th anniversary; and          WHEREAS, Founded in 1985, Collin College has steadily   expanded to meet the needs of the region, which now ranks among   the fastest-growing in the nation; today, the institution serves   more than 60,000 students at 10 campuses, including the iCollin   Virtual Campus; and          WHEREAS, Collin College offers over 200 degrees and   certificate programs, including baccalaureate degrees in clinical   operations management, construction management, cybersecurity, and   nursing, as well as workforce programs designed to prepare students   for high-wage, high-demand careers; and          WHEREAS, While promoting academic excellence, Collin   College has maintained the lowest in-district tuition in the   state, has among the highest student success rates, and has   gained national recognition for affordability; as a   community-centered institution, it also strives to foster   innovation, character, and a tradition of service; and          WHEREAS, Collin College has successfully cultivated a   vibrant student life; its active Student Government Association   has received numerous accolades as a member of the Texas Junior   College Student Government Association, Region II; moreover, the   robust athletics program encompasses both men's and women's   basketball, tennis, and golf; in 2024, the Lady Cougars won the   National Junior College Athletic Association Region V Tournament   for the first time in the college's history and went on to compete   in the national tournament; the men's basketball team captured   the 2024 title in the North Texas Junior College Athletic   Conference; and          WHEREAS, Over the course of four decades, Collin College   has provided generations of students with a strong foundation for   achievement in higher education, 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Texas   Legislature, hereby recognize March 13, 2025, as Collin College   Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome and best wishes   to the visiting delegation.     Paxton, Hagenbuch, Hall                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 13, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate