SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 46
	WHEREAS, South Texas College is celebrating its 30th
	anniversary in 2023; and
	WHEREAS, Founded as South Texas Community College in
	September 1993, STC has grown to include six campuses and two
	higher education centers located in Hidalgo County and Starr
	County; today, the institution benefits from the able leadership
	of its president, Dr. Ricardo J. Solis, and it serves nearly
	50,000 credit and non-credit students from across the Rio Grande
	Valley; and
	WHEREAS, STC currently offers more than 127 degree
	programs and certifications, including five baccalaureate
	degrees; in addition, the institution provides dual credit
	courses for high school students, and it has established a number
	of professional and industry training initiatives; STC has
	placed a special emphasis on preparing students for careers in
	health care, and it is the first college in the nation approved to
	implement a registered nurse apprenticeship program, which
	enables students to work in nursing at local hospitals while
	completing their studies; and
	WHEREAS, For three decades, South Texas College has
	provided students with a quality education and a strong
	foundation for achievement, and in so doing, it is making an
	important contribution to the future of the Lone Star State; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commemorate the 30th
	anniversary of South Texas College and extend to all those
	associated with the institution sincere best wishes for the
	future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
	prepared for South Texas College as an expression of high regard
	by the Texas Senate.
	Zaffirini
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on November 30, 2023.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate