SR361 - Recognizing April 4, 2025, as Texas HBCU Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 361          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize the fourth annual Texas HBCU Conference Series,   Democracy Schools, which is taking place at Huston-Tillotson   University in Austin on April 4 and 5, 2025; and          WHEREAS, Established at Huston-Tillotson University in   2022, the conference series emerged from the efforts of a   campus-wide leadership development and civic engagement   initiative, Public Leadership in Faith and Social Justice   Traditions; students in the program organized intentional small   group discussions, drawing inspiration from a century of   grassroots activism; the Freedom Schools of the civil rights era   inform the concept of Democracy Schools as a framework to explore   civic capacity building and community institutions over time; and          WHEREAS, The conference brings together students, faculty,   and staff from the state's Historically Black Colleges and   Universities, as well as interested community partners; scholars   and professionals explore a cultural view of democracy and   citizenship with perspectives from a broad range of disciplines   and fields, including literature, science, media, humanities,   and the arts; and          WHEREAS, In its fourth year, the conference will feature a   theme focused on civic power and the legacy of Historically Black   Colleges and Universities and Black educational history and   practice; presenters will examine the collective ability of   civil society groups, organizations, and institutions to   strengthen and renew democracy; and          WHEREAS, The conference series highlights the vital role   Historically Black Colleges and Universities have long played in   developing strong, meaningful citizenship that contributes to   the advancement of democracy in our state and nation; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize April 4, 2025, as Texas HBCU Day   and extend to all participating in the Texas HBCU Conference   Series sincere best wishes for a meaningful and productive event;   and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in   honor of this special occasion.     West                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 3, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate