85R11209 KSM-F
By: Alvarado H.R. No. 493
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, February 21, 2017, is University of
Houston--Downtown Day at the State Capitol, and the occasion
provides a fitting opportunity to recognize those associated with
this notable institution; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1974, the University of
Houston--Downtown boasts more than 44,000 alumni and is meeting
higher education needs in an area that is home to a quarter of the
Texas population and that generates nearly a third of the state's
gross product; moreover, the university has generated $1.2 billion
in income for the regional economy; and
WHEREAS, UHD educates approximately 14,400 students annually
with over 2,900 graduates each year; the university offers 52
undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as 18 online
degree-completion opportunities; it is home to the top-ranked MBA
program in Houston, and U.S. News and World Report placed it 31st
on its list of Best Regional Colleges in the West; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the university has expanded its
partnerships with Houston Community College, Lone Star College, and
others to allow for greater transferability for students who wish
to earn degrees at UHD; and
WHEREAS, The student body at UHD is representative of the
vibrant city of Houston; many of its scholars are first-generation
college students, and the university has earned national
designation as both a Hispanic Serving Institution and a Minority
Serving Institution; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the University of
Houston--Downtown has provided its students with outstanding
educational prospects and a strong foundation for the future while
fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming campus
environment, and in so doing, it has played an important role in the
cultural and economic advancement of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 21, 2017, as University of
Houston--Downtown Day at the State Capitol and extend to the
visiting delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and
enjoyable stay in Austin.