Senate Resolution No. 129 recognizes the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) for its significant contributions to rural health care, education, and research in Texas. Scheduled for celebration at the State Capitol on February 26, 2025, the resolution highlights the institution's legacy since its establishment in 1969 and its commitment to serving the health care needs of the underserved West Texas region. TTUHSC has graduated over 42,000 health care professionals and operates six schools, providing top-quality education and innovative community-based services, including pioneering telehealth initiatives.
The resolution expresses the Texas Senate's high regard for TTUHSC and extends best wishes for its continued success. It emphasizes the university's role as a cornerstone educational institution in Texas, which has made a lasting impact on health care and medical discovery through its graduates and research efforts. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for the university as a formal acknowledgment of its achievements.