SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 418
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize The University of Texas at Arlington and to welcome
those who are gathering in Austin on April 17, 2025, to
celebrate The University of Texas at Arlington Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1895, The University of
Texas at Arlington has evolved from its origins as a private
primary school to serve as a military academy and an agricultural
junior college before becoming established as the renowned
research university and community pillar it is today; and
WHEREAS, The University of Texas at Arlington is currently
the second-largest university in The University of Texas System
and has an enrollment of more than 41,000 students; within nine
colleges, the university offers 180 degree programs in such areas
of critical need as health care, construction management, big
data analytics, special education, and engineering; and
WHEREAS, Ranked as the ninth fastest-growing public
doctoral institution in the United States, The University of
Texas at Arlington has earned the prestigious Research 1
designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of
Higher Education; through its world-class programs and
facilities, the university contributes globally impactful
research and approximately $59 million annually to the national
economy; and
WHEREAS, In April of 2025, the university marked a major
milestone with the groundbreaking of its new west campus, which
will further advance educational and workforce development in
one of the nation's most quickly growing regions; the school's
250,000 alumni also continue to make remarkable economic
contributions by generating $28.8 billion annually through
innovation, entrepreneurship, and service; and
WHEREAS, In 2025, The University of Texas at Arlington
proudly celebrates 130 years of academic excellence, research
innovation, and transformative impact, and it is indeed fitting
to commemorate its enduring legacy and its ongoing commitment to
progress in higher education; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize April 17, 2025, as The University
of Texas at Arlington Day at the State Capitol and extend to the
visiting delegation best wishes for a meaningful and memorable
visit to Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Hancock
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 22, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate