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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 296          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Saint Edward's University in honor of the recent grand   opening of the School of Health Sciences on January 28, 2025; and          WHEREAS, The initial phase of construction for the School   of Health Sciences was completed in the summer of 2024, and the   school welcomed its first nursing students the following fall   semester; the introduction of the nursing program will be   succeeded by the addition of occupational therapy, physician   assistant studies, and physical therapy programs as well as   master's and doctoral nursing degree programs; the university   also offers a health systems and administration degree for   professionals pursuing nonclinical health care positions; and          WHEREAS, The expansion of course offerings in health   science is part of the school's Strategic Plan 2027, which aims   to help address Austin's ongoing nursing shortage in addition to   providing students with high-quality education; in furtherance   of this goal, the university has established partnerships with   health care and community organizations in order to serve the   needs of the Central Texas area; and          WHEREAS, The new nursing program facilities feature   multiple simulation laboratories equipped with high-fidelity   mannequins that allow students to train in varying patient care   scenarios; students also benefit from educational experience   gained in the physical wellness and clinical skills laboratories   and the women-childcare-family suite; the program is guided by   the skilled leadership of its founding director, Dr. Donna Beuk,   who is also serving as interim dean of the School of Health   Sciences; and          WHEREAS, The establishment of the Saint Edward's   University nursing program demonstrates the institution's   commitment to preparing future health care professionals for   careers in this vital field, and it is indeed fitting to   recognize the school as it embarks on this exciting new chapter;   now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commemorate the establishment of the nursing   program and the School of Health Sciences at Saint Edward's   University and extend to all who have contributed to this   exemplary effort best wishes for much future success; and, be it   further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   the school as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.     Zaffirini                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 19, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate