2025S0057-1 01/31/25 By: Birdwell, et al. S.R. No. 70 SENATE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join in celebrating February 11, 2025, as Texas State Technical College Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Established in 1965, Texas State Technical College is a two-year technical training institution focused on advanced and emerging technologies; the college offers numerous associate degrees and certifications to prepare students for success in future educational endeavors and employment in a range of technical fields; and WHEREAS, Texas State Technical College has 11 campuses located in Abilene, Breckenridge, Brownwood, New Braunfels, Fort Bend County, Harlingen, Marshall, North Texas, Sweetwater, Waco, and East Williamson County, and it will soon open a new campus in Denton County; in recent years, the college has seen an increase in enrollment, awards conferred, and job placement of graduates, and it utilizes a funding model determined by student earnings and associated state tax revenues; and WHEREAS, Texas State Technical College provides Texans with the opportunity to acquire leading-edge technical skills and expertise in their career fields, and it is indeed fitting to recognize the school for its contributions to the success and economic prosperity of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby commend the students, administrators, and faculty of Texas State Technical College on their outstanding commitment to excellence in higher education and extend to all best wishes for a memorable and rewarding visit to the State Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion.