85R9314 BPG-D
By: Coleman H.R. No. 553
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A delegation from the University of Houston is
visiting Austin on March 1, 2017, in celebration of University of
Houston Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The Tier One campus is located in an area that is
home to a quarter of the state's population and that generates
nearly a third of the state's gross product; the student body, one
of the nation's most diverse, fully reflects the rich cultural
tapestry of Houston, and the school is designated as both a
Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian-Serving Institution; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the university awards more than 8,000
degrees in 300 undergraduate and graduate academic programs; it now
can boast more than 255,000 alumni; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of chancellor and
president Renu Khator, UH has received record levels of research
funding; it recently embarked on a $1 billion capital campaign, and
it has received a $20 million donation for the establishment of the
McGovern College of the Arts and $20 million for construction of the
Fertitta Center Basketball Arena; moreover, it has been recognized
as a top institution in spurring the upward mobility of low-income
students; and
WHEREAS, The university has been awarded a Phi Beta Kappa
chapter; it has a tradition of excellence in athletics as well, with
a nationally ranked Cougar football team, an NCAA-record 16
national golf titles, and the legendary Phi Slama Jama basketball
dynasty; additionally, Olympians Carl Lewis and Leroy Burrell
attended the school; and
WHEREAS, For nine decades, the University of Houston has
provided students with an outstanding education that builds a
strong foundation for success, and in so doing, it has contributed
significantly to the economic vitality of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 1, 2017, as University of
Houston Day at the State Capitol and extend to all participants
sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit.