SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 305
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, the university 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
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.
Miles
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 1, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate