SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 192
WHEREAS, The celebration of University of North Texas Day
at the State Capitol on February 21, 2023, provides a welcome
opportunity to recognize this notable institution; and
WHEREAS, One of the largest universities in the state, UNT
posted a record-breaking enrollment for the fourth consecutive
year in the fall 2022 semester, with more than 44,500 students
working toward degrees; the school's increasing enrollment
continues to magnify its impact in the Dallas-Fort Worth area,
where it contributes an estimated $1.65 billion to the economy
annually; and
WHEREAS, UNT offers a wide range of innovative,
internationally ranked programs that not only foster students'
academic and intellectual development but also offer leadership
and service opportunities; its faculty members conduct
groundbreaking research in such areas as plant science,
materials science and engineering, and logistics, which spurs
innovation and technological advancement in a thriving business
corridor; many of the school's more than 476,000 alumni have gone
on to distinguish themselves in their fields of endeavor, and
graduates of the UNT College of Music, which is recognized as one
of the nation's best, largest, and most comprehensive music
departments, have received 119 Grammy Awards to date; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of its research programs and their
impact, UNT has been awarded the R1 classification, the highest
rank given to research universities by the Carnegie
Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education; the
university has also been designated as a Minority Serving
Institution, as well as a Hispanic Serving Institution by the
U.S. Department of Education; committed to providing
high-quality, affordable higher education opportunities, UNT has
kept the cost of tuition flat for more than five years and taken
measures to reduce student debt and to shorten the time to degree
completion; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its history, UNT has built a
commendable reputation for academic excellence, research, and
service, and it has made important contributions to the North
Texas region and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 21, 2023, as University
of North Texas Day and extend sincere best wishes to the school's
students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Springer, Parker
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 21, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate