H.R. No. 443

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Many proud Texans are gathering in Austin on
	February 21, 2017, to celebrate Texas A&M University--Corpus
	Christi Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, The school traces its beginnings to 1947, when the
	University of Corpus Christi was established; the institution
	became a part of The Texas A&M University System in 1989; and
	WHEREAS, Today, the university serves more than 12,000
	students; it offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in
	the Colleges of Business, Education and Human Development, Liberal
	Arts, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Science and Engineering; and
	WHEREAS, Home to world-class centers and institutes
	conducting autonomous research focused on the Gulf of Mexico, the
	university continues to bring new programs and initiatives to the
	campus, including a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, a
	Ph.D. in geospatial computing science, and a doctorate in nursing
	practice; and
	WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is one of the
	foremost institutions of higher education in the state, and it is
	truly fitting that a day be set aside to recognize its many
	contributions to the growth and prosperity of the Lone Star State;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize February 21, 2017, as Texas A&M
	University--Corpus Christi Day at the State Capitol and commend the
	university's administration, faculty, and staff on their
	commitment to fostering excellence in education; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the university as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.
	Hunter
	Herrero
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 443 was adopted by the House on
	February 21, 2017, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House