Author Senator Joseph Flores Sponsors Senator Rebecca Flores Senator Francesca Flores Date of First Reading: February 15, 2010 S.R.S. 2009-2010/7 “A Call For Support” 1.WHEREAS: It is the duty of the Associated Student Government to look inside and 2.beyond the boundaries of Texas State University-San Marcos to support causes that 3.will positively impact Texas State students, the City of San Marcos, and the great State 4.of Texas; and 5.WHEREAS:The city of San Marcos is contemplating the construction of a new Austin 6.Community College campus here in San Marcos; and 7.WHEREAS:Austin Community College is the number one feeder college into Texas 8.State University-San Marcos; and 9.WHEREAS:The San Marcos community has a high percentage of people living in 10.Poverty; and 11.WHEREAS: Austin Community College can provide college courses, including 12. summer courses for current Texas State students, at a cheaper cost; and 13. WHEREAS: An Austin Community College campus will bring in more students and 14. Revenue into the San Marcos community; therefore 15.BE IT RESOLVED: By the Associated Student Government of Texas State 16.University-San Marcos that we support the initiative to bring an ACC campus to the 17.City of San Marcos; and 16. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That this legislation be forwarded to ASG 17.advisor Kathy Weiser, Community Relations Director Kim Porterfield, Dean of Students Dr. Margarita Arellano, Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Joanne Smith and University President Dr. Denise Trauth upon passage. Committee Referral: External Affairs Passed: ________________ _____________________________ Christopher F. Covo President, Associated Student Government ___________________________ Tommy H. Luna VP, Associated Student Government