SR338 - Recognizing Victoria College on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 338          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Victoria College on the grand occasion of its 100th   anniversary; and          WHEREAS, On February 4, 1925, the Victoria Independent   School District Board of Trustees voted to establish Victoria   Junior College, now known as Victoria College; under the   leadership of superintendent Virgil L. Griffin, who also served   as the college's first president, classes commenced on September   14, 1925, for 51 students on the third floor of Patti Welder High   School; and          WHEREAS, The rapid growth of the institution soon   necessitated expansion, and a two-story building was constructed   in 1927 for the junior college adjacent to the high school;   Victoria College remained under the governance of Victoria   Independent School District until 1949 when an independent board   of trustees was established, although the partnership between   the college and the school district has continued; and          WHEREAS, Over the past century, Victoria College has   transformed into a comprehensive community college, and it now   serves more than 7,000 students annually through academic programs   and workforce training that prepares students for careers in   business and technology, health care, industrial trades, and   public service; the expansion of its facilities includes a   16-building main campus on 60 acres in Victoria and facilities in   Hallettsville, Gonzalez, and downtown Victoria; and          WHEREAS, Victoria College further serves people in the   Golden Crescent Region through its Zelda L. Allen School of   Nursing, Museum of the Coastal Bend, Gonzales Center, Leo J.   Welder Center for the Performing Arts, Liberty Street Industrial   Training Center, and Emerging Technology Complex; in addition,   the college is constructing a new Student Success Center, which   is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025; and          WHEREAS, Victoria College plays an essential role in   providing quality education and valuable training opportunities   that support area residents looking to pursue higher education or   career advancement close to home while managing their other   responsibilities, as well as increasing the economic prosperity   of the region; the school is truly deserving of recognition for   reaching this milestone in its impressive history; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize Victoria College on the occasion   of its 100th anniversary and commend its leadership, faculty, and   staff on their invaluable contributions to higher education in   Texas; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   the college in honor of this special occasion.     Kolkhorst                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 1, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate