SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 197
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	join the citizens of the Coastal Bend and Texans across the state
	in celebrating February 21, 2017, as Texas A&M
	University--Corpus Christi Day at the Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi 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
	from the colleges of Business, Education and Human Development,
	Liberal Arts, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Science and
	Engineering; and
	WHEREAS, The university continues to bring new programs
	and initiatives to the campus; such programs include a bachelor's
	degree in electrical engineering, a doctorate in geospatial
	computing sciences, and a doctorate in nursing practice; and
	WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is home to
	world-class centers and institutes conducting autonomous
	geospatial and marine research focused on the Gulf of Mexico; 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend the administration, faculty, and
	staff of Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi on their
	commitment to excellence in education and extend to all best
	wishes for an enjoyable Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi 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.
	Hinojosa
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 21, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate