85R11886 KSM-F
By: Morrison H.C.R. No. 77
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, March 1, 2017, is University of Houston--Victoria
Day at the State Capitol, and the occasion provides a fitting
opportunity to recognize those associated with this notable
institution; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1973, the University of
Houston--Victoria boasts more than 18,000 alumni, including
acclaimed author and artist Van G. Garrett, and is meeting higher
education needs in a city that is home to over 67,000 people and
that serves as a regional hub for the seven-county area known as the
Golden Crescent; and
WHEREAS, UHV educates approximately 4,100 students annually
with about 1,000 graduates each year; the university offers 70
bachelor's and master's degree programs with concentrations in the
fields of arts and sciences, business administration, health
professions, and human development; it was the first public
university in Texas to offer an accelerated bachelor's degree
program, and it has been ranked as the fourth most affordable
college in Texas; and
WHEREAS, The only accredited four-year university in the city
of Victoria, UHV is also home to a number of formidable athletic
teams competing in baseball, softball, and men's and women's golf
and soccer; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of President Raymond Victor
Morgan Jr., UHV has continued to grow as a diverse institution, with
the student body and faculty currently representing 23 states
across the country and 39 countries worldwide; moreover, the school
has been recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution and a
Military Friendly campus; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the University of
Houston--Victoria has provided its students with outstanding
educational opportunities that provide flexibility, promote the
financial well-being of the student, and advance the quality of
life in the community through excellence in teaching, research, and
service, and in so doing, it has played an important role in the
growth and vitality of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby recognize March 1, 2017, as University of Houston--Victoria
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in
Austin.