H.R. No. 353
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The celebration of University of North Texas Day at
the State Capitol on February 25, 2025, provides a welcome
opportunity to recognize this notable institution; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1890, the University of North
Texas has been a driving force for progress, innovation, and
entrepreneurship; the institution is committed to setting students
up for success through its focus on both scholastic excellence and
career readiness, and it offers a wide range of internationally
ranked programs that not only foster students' academic and
intellectual development but also provide leadership and service
opportunities; and
WHEREAS, UNT plays a major role in strengthening the economy
and talent pipeline in the State of Texas, with its students earning
some 13,000 degrees each year; the university boasts an alumni
network of over 480,000 graduates, which includes more than 5,000
in the Dallas-Fort Worth area who hold executive titles; moreover,
many of the school's alumni have gone on to distinguish themselves
in their fields of endeavor, and graduates of the UNT College of
Music, a program recognized as one of the nation's best, have
collectively received 119 Grammy Awards to date; and
WHEREAS, As a Texas University Fund institution, UNT is
making significant strides in expanding research initiatives that
further the advancement of knowledge and lay the foundation for
economic, scientific, and societal development; its faculty
members conduct groundbreaking research in a variety of areas such
as biology, materials science, mechanical and energy engineering,
and logistics; 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 House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 25, 2025, as University of
North Texas Day and extend sincere best wishes to the school's
students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Plesa
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 353 was adopted by the House on March
31, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House