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This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of Victoria College, a community college located in Victoria, Texas, tracing its history from its establishment in February 1925 as Victoria Junior College. The resolution highlights the college's significant growth and contributions, noting that it began with 51 students on the third floor of a high school and has since expanded to a 60-acre main campus with 16 buildings and multiple satellite locations. Victoria College serves over 7,000 students annually, offers diverse educational programs in fields like industrial trade, business, technology, and healthcare, and maintains affordable tuition rates. The resolution emphasizes the college's commitment to its community, with 70 percent of graduates continuing to live and work in the local area, and acknowledges its role as a catalyst for educational attainment, economic growth, and cultural enrichment. The Texas House of Representatives formally commemorates the college's centennial, extends best wishes to those associated with the institution, and will prepare an official copy of the resolution as an expression of high regard.

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