ORDER NO. 30054
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Came to be heard this the I lth day of December, 2006, with a motion made
by Commissioner Nicholson, seconded by Commissioners Williams. The
Court unanimously approved by vote of 4-0-0 to:
Approve the Resolution supporting Texas Tech University's request for
funding for the Hill Country Educational Network and the Texas Tech
University Center at Junction by the Texas Legislature.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REOUEST
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REOUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT.
MADE BY: Dave Nicholson OFFICE: Commissioner, Pct. 4
MEETING DATE: December 11, 2006 TIME PREFERRED:
SUBJECT: Consider and approve a resolution supporting Texas Tech University's
request for funding for the Hill Country Educational Network and the TTU Center at
Junction by the Texas Legislature.
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Moseley
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Resolution
WHEREAS The Hill Country of Texas -one of the fastest growing rural areas in the nation-
is underserved by institutions of higher education; and
WHEREAS The continued economic viability of rural Texas and the success and welfare of
its residents is highly dependent upon the provision of highec-education services;
and
WHEREAS It is essential for the area's diverse student population to have ready access to
higher education opportunities; and
WHEREAS The Texas Tech University (TTU) Hill Country Educational Network and the
TTU Center at Junction are critical to meeting the needs of this student
population at an affordable cost; and
WHEREAS The educational network and the center are one of the first comprehensive efforts
in Texas to provide services to a wide rural area; and
WHEREAS This educational endeavor promotes collaboration, not competition, among
colleges and universities; and
WHEREAS Local communities in the Hill Country continue to invest in this endeavor, with
significant contributions by local governments and private donors; and
WHEREAS Continuing State support of the TTU Hill Country Educational Network and the
TTU Center at Junction is crucial.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Kerr County Commissioners Court fully supports
the Texas Tech University request for appropriations for each of fiscal years 2008 and 2009, as submitted
to the Texas Legislature, for the TTU Hill Country Educational Network (Fredericksburg, Highland
Lakes and Junction) and the TTU Center at Junction.
ADOPTED THIS 11 rn DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006
William H. Williams,
Commissioner, Precinct 2
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Dave icholson,
Commissioner, Precinct 4
H. A. "Buster" Baldwin,