Senate Resolution No. 97 celebrates February 18, 2025, as Prairie View A&M University Day at the State Capitol, recognizing the institution's significant contributions to higher education in Texas. Established on August 14, 1876, as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas for Colored Youth, Prairie View A&M University is the first state-supported college for African Americans in Texas and the second-oldest public institution in the state. Under the leadership of its ninth president, Dr. Tomikia LeGrande, the university has built a strong reputation in various fields, including agricultural research, architecture, engineering, and nursing, and has awarded approximately 46,000 academic degrees throughout its history.

The resolution commends the educators, staff, and administrators of Prairie View A&M University for their dedication and contributions to the institution's legacy and success. It expresses the Texas Senate's best wishes for a memorable Prairie View A&M University Day at the Capitol and includes a provision for a copy of the resolution to be prepared as a token of esteem from the Senate.