SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 801
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize The University of Texas at San Antonio on the occasion
of the institution's 40th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The University of Texas at San Antonio was created
by the Texas Legislature in 1969, and by 1973, more than 670
students had enrolled in its graduate level courses; today, the
university can claim an enrollment of more than 28,000 students
and a total of 72,000 alumni; and
WHEREAS, The university is now one of the fastest-growing
public universities in Texas and a proud component of The
University of Texas System; the school generates an annual
economic impact of $1.2 billion; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature, The University of Texas
System Board of Regents, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Development Board, the university's alumni, the City of San
Antonio, Bexar County officials, and many public and private
sector partners have helped The University of Texas at San
Antonio to build on a tradition of access and opportunity; and
WHEREAS, The university has emerged as a national research
university that provides world-class research and educational
opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and that
prepares students for the global environment; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend The University of Texas at San
Antonio on its long-standing commitment to serving students and
extend best wishes to all associated with the university for an
outstanding and memorable 40th anniversary celebration; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
The University of Texas at San Antonio as an expression of high
regard from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 14, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate