Sam Houston State University proclamation draftSam Houston State University was founded in 1879 by the sixteenth State Legislature as the first tax-supported, teacher-training institution in Texas;
The namesake of Sam Houston State
University was General Sam Houston, a Texas hero and icon;
Enrollment at Sam Houston has grown from a recorded 109 students in 1881 to its current population of more than 16,660 students
from over 53 countries;
During its 130 years, Sam Houston has grown during each of 12 presidencies, now offering 79 undergraduate degree programs, 54 masters programs, and five doctoral
programs;
Sam Houston is the home of a nationally-ranked ROTC program as well as leading intercollegiate rodeo program/club sports including rugby, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, trap
and skeet, outdoor adventure and more;
Sam Houston is a member of the Texas State University System and is accredited by more than 20 national and state agencies;
Now, be it hereby proclaimed,
that…