SR263 - Recognizing Texas State University on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 263          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Texas State University on the grand occasion of its   125th anniversary; and          WHEREAS, Governor Joseph Sayers approved the establishment   of Southwest Texas State Normal School in San Marcos on May 10,   1899, and the first class of 32 teachers was graduated from the   college in 1904; and          WHEREAS, That teachers college benefited from notable   expansion and over the last 125 years has become a renowned   research institution with more than 200 undergraduate and   graduate programs; the university serves approximately 40,000   students at two campus locations, and the institution is opening   its first international campus in Mexico next year with many   others planned for the future; and          WHEREAS, Texas State University also is celebrating   reaching the largest fundraising milestone in its history; the   decade-long capital campaign raised $275 million, of which $166   million will be directed to student financial aid in the form of   scholarships and fellowships; and          WHEREAS, Texas State University upholds its enduring   commitment to education, innovation, and community engagement   through the skilled leadership of its current president,   Dr. Kelly Damphousse, and all associated with the school are   truly deserving of recognition for continuing a proud legacy of   academic excellence in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend the administrators, faculty, and   staff of Texas State University and join all associated with the   school in celebrating the university's 125th anniversary; 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.     Zaffirini                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 27, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate