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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 45

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the grand opening and dedication of the Justin Dart, Jr. 
Center for Students with DisABILITIES at the University of 
Houston; and
	WHEREAS, The late Justin Dart, Jr., an alumnus of the 
University of Houston, was a leading national advocate for the 
rights of disabled people, and he played a major role in assuring 
the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; for 
his work on behalf of his fellow citizens, President Bill Clinton 
honored him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1998; and
	WHEREAS, Many local, state, and national representatives 
and advocates for Americans with disabilities will join 
Yoshiko Dart, the widow of Justin Dart, Jr., on January 23, 2003, 
for the dedication of the center named for a man remembered for 
his dauntless spirit and noble accomplishments; and
	WHEREAS, The University of Houston has become the first 
major university in Texas to dedicate a new building that is 
specifically designed to provide for independent accessibility 
by students with all kinds of disabilities; Braille signs are 
located throughout, and all building entrances and rooms are 
equipped with automatic door openers and motion sensors that 
activate the lighting in each area; in addition, tutoring and 
conference rooms, counter tops, desks, and all other aspects 
of the center are designed to facilitate use by physically 
challenged individuals; and
	WHEREAS, The University of Houston deserves great credit 
for ensuring that all students pursue their studies in physically 
adequate and comfortable facilities, while also providing a 
fitting tribute to Justin Dart, Jr.; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend the University of Houston 
for building the Justin Dart, Jr. Center for Students with 
DisABILITIES; 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.
                                                                        Gallegos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 23, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate