TAMIU Annual Report 2019

2019 Annual Report / AWORLDOF DIFFERENCE 1989 TheUSSTvotestodissolve,clearing the way for a merger with the Texas A&MUniversity System. 1985 FulbrightFellow,nationallyrecognized scholar in the field of linguistics and authorityonbilingualeducation,Dr. Manuel Pacheco, is inaugurated as the University’s second president. 1987 SenatorJudithZaffiriniprioritizesabilltoremove threatening“Center”status.AbusloadofLaredoans traveltoAustin insupportofherSB658.Eightdays later,thebillpasses.RepresentativeHenryCuellar takesuptheHouselegislationsignedbyGovernor Bill Clements in June. 1987 Dr.ManuelPacheco acceptsthepresidency of the University of Houston Downtown. Dr.LeoSayavedra isnamedthirdPresident of Laredo State University.