[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 317 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 317

    Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Texas Tech 
                              University.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 26, 2023

     Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. Cruz) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Texas Tech 
                              University.

Whereas, in 2023, Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, is celebrating the 
        100th anniversary of the founding of the University;
Whereas, established as Texas Technological College in 1923, the University 
        opened 2 years later with an enrollment of 914 undergraduate students;
Whereas, in 1936, a division of graduate studies was added, and in 1969 the 
        college was renamed Texas Tech University;
Whereas the University has distinguished itself by earning--

    (1) the Very High Research Activity designation from the Carnegie 
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education;

    (2) recognition as both a Veteran Friendly Institution and an honoree 
on the ``Best for Vets: Employers'' list by the Military Times; and

    (3) recognition by the United States Department of Education as a 
Hispanic-serving institution;

Whereas, in the last 3 years, faculty members of Texas Tech University received 
        23 Fulbright Scholar Awards, 8 National Science Foundation Career 
        Awards, and 7 National Endowment for the Humanities grants;
Whereas Texas Tech University alumni include Governors from Texas and Colorado, 
        multiple members of the United States Congress and State legislatures, 
        stars of stage, screen, and music, and leaders and captains of industry, 
        science, engineering, agriculture, and more;
Whereas, as of the adoption of this resolution, Texas Tech University serves 
        more than 40,000 students and offers over 150 undergraduate, 100 
        graduate, and 50 doctoral programs across 13 colleges and schools;
Whereas Texas Tech University has international campuses and study abroad 
        programs;
Whereas Texas Tech University has award-winning academic programs, including the 
        Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the School 
        of Medicine, the School of Law, the Whitacre College of Engineering, and 
        the Rawls College of Business;
Whereas, in recent years, Texas Tech University inaugurated the Texas Tech 
        School of Veterinary Medicine, the first school of veterinary medicine 
        in the State of Texas in more than 100 years;
Whereas Texas Tech University takes great pride in the 17 varsity sports that 
        represent the University and in membership of the Big 12 Conference;
Whereas the Red Raiders have won 27 Big 12 Conference titles, including 11 in 
        the past 7 years, and alumni of the University include Olympic and Super 
        Bowl champions; and
Whereas, since the founding of the University 100 years ago, Texas Tech 
        University has provided generations of Texans with a strong foundation 
        for achievement, and in so doing, the University has contributed 
        significantly to the prosperity and vitality of the Lone Star State and 
        the Nation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate commemorates the 100th anniversary of 
Texas Tech University and extends to all those associated with this 
noteworthy institution sincere best wishes for the future.
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