SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 31

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the University of North Texas as it inaugurates its new 
alumni center on September 6, 2003; and

	WHEREAS, The new 5,400-square-foot center will be home to 
the North Texas Exes, the university's alumni association, and 
will serve as a meeting place for the more than 4,000 association 
members; and

	WHEREAS, The existence of the center will allow the 
North Texas Exes the opportunity to extend hospitality to other 
alumni visiting their alma mater and host receptions for them, 
their families, and the many friends of the school; and

	WHEREAS, Situated on the east end of the Gateway Center 
near the entrance to the campus, the new alumni center will be 
located in an ideal site for a gathering place; and

	WHEREAS, Through the work that the North Texas Exes will 
carry out at the new alumni center, the University of North Texas 
will be able to establish an enduring relationship with its 
graduates and involve them in the school's many worthy activities;
now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the 
University of North Texas on its endeavors to reach out to its 
alumni through the new alumni center and extend best wishes for 
a most enjoyable grand opening; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the school as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Nelson




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on September 19, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate