HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2007-R0157 - Educational partnership between the Texas Tech University System and Angelo State University - 4/12/2007Resolution No. 2007-RO157
April. 12, 2007
item No. 6.1
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WHEREAS, State Senator Robert Duncan and State Representative Drew Darby
recently filed companion bills in the 8oth Texas Legislature that would enable the
transfer of Angelo State [JruversiLy ("ASU") from the Texas State Lhiiversity Systern to
the Texas Tech University System ("TTU System")-, and
WHEREAS, supporters of this move have initiated the Coalition for ASU to
promote this effort; and
WHEREAS, alignment with the TTU System will provide the synergies for ASU
to grow and prosper in the coming years, while the inclusion of an additional four year
university in the TTU Systern would be a giant step toward Texas Techs rightful
recognition as the third Flagship Institution for the State of"I'exas; and
WHEREAS, ASU and Texas Tech would benefit from numerous synergies
related to natural ties between academic and research programs as well as common
regional strengths, challenges and opportunities; and
WHEREAS, this OPPOrtUnity to align ASU with the TTU System Would forge a
tremendous educational partnership for both institutions and cornmUnitie," and make ASU
as an extremely valuable; asset to the 1"M System and the Lubbock community while
growing in value to West Texas and the rest, of the state; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock finds that it is in the best
interest of the citizens of the City of Lubbock to advocate for tile advancement and
growth of the TTLj System.
NOWTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ary OF
LUBBOCK:
THAT the C'lty COLIne
if o,f the City of L,ubbock, Texas does hereby support efforts
to align Angelo State Uriiversity with the Texas Tech University System and further
supports State Senator Robert Duncan State Representative Drew Darby and the
Coalition for ASU in their efforts to forge a tremendous educational partnership for both
institutions and the communities of San Angelo and Lubbock.
Passed by the City COUncil this — 12th
ATTEST:
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Reb eca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS 'TO CONTENT:
L e nn Dumbauld, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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4/5/2007
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DAVID Ai..IELER, MAYOR
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Whereas state Senator` Robert Duncan and State
Representative Drew Darby recently filed companion bills in the
80"' Texas Legislature that would enable the transfer of Angelo
State University ("ASU") from the Texas State University System to
the Texas Tech University System ("TTU System"); and
Whereas supporters of this move have initiated the Coalition
for ASU to promote this effort; and
Whereas aligniTient with the TTU System will provide the
synergies for ASU to grow and prosper in the coming years, while
the inclusion of an additional four year university in the TTU
S y s t e in would be a giant step toward Texas Tech rightful
recognition as the third Flagship Institution for the State of Texas;
a n d
Whereas AS and Texas Tech Would benefit from numerous
synergies related to natural ties between acadernic and research
programs as well as common regional strengths, challenges and
opportunities; and
Whereas this opportunity to align ASI.J with the TTU System
would forge a tremendous educational partnership for both
institutions and cornintinIties and make ASU as an extremely
valuable asset to the TTU System and the Lubbock Conlrutinity while
growing in value to West Texas and the rest of the state; and
Whereas the City Council of the City of Lubbock finds that it
is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Lubbock to
advocate for the advancement and growth of the TTU System.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
C0UNCfL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas does
hereby support efforts to align Angelo State University with the
Texas Tech University System and further supports State Senator
Robert Duncan, State Representative Drew Darby and the Coalition
for A S U in their efforts to forge a tremendous ed u c at i o ii al
partnership for both institutions and the communities of San Angelo
and Lubbock.