SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 185
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
recognizing the University of Houston System and its satellite
campuses as they celebrate February 13, 2013, as University of
Houston System Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The University of Houston System service area
encompasses one quarter of Texas' population and generates
almost one third of the state gross product; the university
system's economic impact exceeds $3.2 billion annually for the
region; and
WHEREAS, Serving some 66,000 students, the University of
Houston System includes campuses in Clear Lake, Victoria, and
downtown Houston and teaching centers in Sugar Land, Katy,
northwest Houston, and Pearland; over the years, more than
300,000 students have graduated from these prized institutions
of higher learning; and
WHEREAS, These campuses greatly benefit from the deep
commitment shown by their faculty, staff, alumni, and
administrative bodies; they are led with integrity and
dedication by system chancellor and University of Houston
president Renu Khator, University of Houston-Downtown president
Bill Flores, Clear Lake campus president William Staples, and
Victoria campus president Phil Castille; and
WHEREAS, The University of Houston System is an enduring
and invaluable force in the provision of quality higher education
for Texans, and a majority of its graduates remain in this state
and contribute devotedly to the economic and social vitality of
Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend the University of Houston
System on its dedication to excellence and extend best wishes to
all of its delegates for an enjoyable and productive University
of Houston System Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special day and as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 11, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate