SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 287
WHEREAS, The celebration of University of Houston-Downtown
Day at the State Capitol on March 8, 2023, provides a fitting
opportunity to recognize this notable institution; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1974, the University of
Houston-Downtown has built a reputation as an inclusive,
equitable, and welcoming campus; with an accessible location at
the heart of downtown Houston, it serves a student body highly
representative of the vibrant community; many of the more than
14,000 Texans enrolled are transfer students or older adults
returning to complete degrees; and
WHEREAS, The Wall Street Journal has named UHD the most
diverse school in the South; seventy percent of freshmen are
first-generation college students, and the university is federally
designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving
Institution, and a Military-Friendly School; and
WHEREAS, Led by its seventh president, Dr. Loren J.
Blanchard, UHD offers 57 undergraduate and graduate degrees,
with 19 opportunities for online degree completion; two of the
programs are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World
Report; the institution is acknowledged under the Carnegie
Classification system as a comprehensive, regional university
and has four colleges, Humanities and Social Sciences, Public
Service, Sciences and Technology, and the Marilyn Davies College
of Business, which houses the largest MBA program in the area;
over the years, UHD has built strong business and industry
partnerships, and it is developing as an innovation hub for
undergraduate researchers and entrepreneurs; and
WHEREAS, The university ranks as one of the most affordable
institutions of higher learning in the state; while providing
scholars with a strong academic foundation, it fosters timely
progress through degree programs so that graduates may enter
their chosen fields as swiftly as possible with low student debt;
UHD is also committed to civic engagement and encourages a
culture of caring; and
WHEREAS, For nearly a half century, the University of
Houston-Downtown has helped area residents improve their lives
and gain a greater foothold in the thriving Texas economy, and it
has prepared its alumni to be leaders in their communities and
beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 8, 2023, as University of
Houston-Downtown Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm
welcome to the visiting delegation.
Miles, Alvarado, Whitmire
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 8, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate