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RESOLUTION NO. R87-196
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS IN SUPPORT OF
MAINTAINING TEXAS TECHUNIVERSITY AS A MAJOR
RESEARCH UNIVERSITY IN THE STATE OF TEXAS.
WHEREAS, Texas Tech University was established by a 1923 Act of
the Legislature of the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, said Act is codified as Art. 2669 V.A.C.S-; and
WHEREAS, said statute provides and charges the University to
offer bachelor and all other degrees given by colleges of the first
class; and
WHEREAS, Texas Tech University consistent with its charge from
the Legislature of the State of Texas has developed into one of the
major Universities of the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, due to the development of Texas Tech as a major
graduate and research oriented institution, students are attracted to
said University throughout the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Texas Tech University has developed exceptional
research strengths in agriculture, biotechnology, chemistry,
engineering, home economics, the natural and physical sciences and
doctorial programs in some sixty different
psychology and offers
fields demonstrates its function as one of the major leading
universities in the State; and
WHEREAS, Texas Tech University has a unique role and function in
West Texas to furnish first class educational programs to residents
who would otherwise be unable to obtain such education; and
WHEREAS, Texas Tech University's strength and abilities have
been recognized by the State Coordinating Board which designated
Texas Tech University as one of the State's four major comprehensive
Universities; and
WHEREAS, due to the size of the State of Texas it is imperative
that the State of Texas provide and maintain a major comprehensive
University in West Texas so that quality education of the first class
may be provided to the citizens of the State of Texas who reside in
West Texas; and
WHEREAS, Texas Tech University is such a University recognized
as such by the State coordinating Board as above mentioned; and
WHEREAS, the chairman of the State's Select committee on Higher
Education has proposed that Texas Tech University be relegated to a
second Tier university; and
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WHEREAS, such a status would destroy Texas Tech University's
ability to provide a first class quality education to the residents
of this State; and
WHEREAS, the residents of West Texas, as well as other Texas
residents who seek out such a quality education, should not be denied
the ability to secure such an education in West Texas; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas has the responsibility to advance
higher education throughout the State so that its citizens may better
prepare themselves to contribute to the quality of life enjoyed in
this State; and
WHEREAS, many
unable to obtain graduate
such Universities, both
maintained by the State;
residents of this State
level education and
located in Central
NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
PLAINVIEW:
MAYOR AND CITY
would be financially
research if only two
and East Texas, are
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THAT the Select Committee on Higher Education recognize Texas
Tech University as a First Class Comprehensive University providing
necessary doctorial and research programs for the State of Texas.
THAT in the event any tier system is recommended by the Select
Committee on Higher Education that Texas Tech University be recognized
as a Level One University within this State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLAINVIEW:
THAT this resolution be brought to the attention of the
following:
1. The Governor of the State of Texas
2. The Governor Elect of the State of Texas
3. The Lieutenant Governor of the State of Texas
4. The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the State
of Texas
5. The Commissioner of Agriculture.of the State of Texas
6. Honorable John T. Montford, State Senator for District 28
7. Honorable Nolan "Buzz" Robnett
8. Honorable Ron Givens
9. Honorable Pete Laney
10. Honorable Bill Sarpalius
11. All Elected State Representatives in West Texas
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THAT the city Secretary be instructed to mail a
resolution to all of the persons named above.
Passed by the City
day of Jan_~, 1987.
copy of this
Council of the city of Plainview this
E.V. RIDLEh-OBER, Mayor
13th.
ATTEST:
~RYLOOWEN, C' y Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
D-AVID BLACKBURN,-Assistan City Attorney
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