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It\u2019s a phrase that fills every Texas-born Baylor Bear (and even many from outside the Lone Star state as well) with pride. It\u2019s a simple phrase, found on the Baylor seal, that tells of Baylor\u2019s beginnings: \u201cChartered in 1845 By The Republic Of Texas.\u201d While Texas was still an independent nation, the vision for Baylor was hatched by our founding fathers, a vision which was endorsed by the Republic of Texas 170 years ago this weekend<\/a> through the signing of Baylor\u2019s charter.<\/p>\n The founders of Baylor University had a vision that far exceeded their humble resources when they first began discussing the idea of a Baptist educational institution. Their plans called for \u201ca Baptist University in Texas … that would be susceptible of enlargement and development to meet the needs of all the ages to come.\u201d<\/p>\n Our founders were pioneers who came to Texas, which they saw as a \u201cnew Promised Land,\u201d to minister and share Christ to the residents of the growing Republic. Recognizing the opportunity for growth in ministry, churches and other opportunities, the Union Baptist Association met in 1841. One of the members attending was Judge R.E.B. Baylor<\/a>. There, he presented a proposal for what would become Baylor University.<\/p>\n (The proposal itself was written by Rev. William Tryon<\/a>, the moderator of the Union Baptist Association. Judge Baylor actually tried to convince Tryon not to name it Baylor, feeling he hadn\u2019t done enough to merit the honor. Had Judge Baylor\u2019s proposal succeeded, this blog would be called TryonProud.)<\/p>\n