H.R. No. 31
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, College Park Center at The University of Texas at
Arlington opened in February 2012, and this outstanding facility is
indeed a welcome addition to the city; and
WHEREAS, College Park Center is the new home of the UTA men's
and women's basketball teams and the volleyball team, and the
7,000-seat arena in downtown Arlington hosts a range of other
events as well, including concerts, speaking engagements, and
graduation ceremonies; and
WHEREAS, The center is the focal point of the College Park
District, which incorporates housing for 500 students, an
environmentally sustainable park, a parking garage, and retail and
office space; in addition to its innovative design, the buildings
in the 20-acre development maximize energy efficiency by employing
the latest innovations in green technology; and
WHEREAS, The College Park District was brought to fruition
through the shared vision and dedicated efforts of the university,
the City of Arlington, First Baptist Church Arlington, and a number
of notable organizations and community leaders; working together,
they have created a truly impressive urban showpiece that is sure to
be a hub of activity and growth for decades to come; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the opening of College Park Center
at The University of Texas at Arlington and congratulate all those
involved in the completion of this project for a job well done; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the university as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Patrick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 31 was adopted by the House on
February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House