SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 468

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center at the 
University of Houston on the occasion of its grand opening 
celebration on March 31, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, University officials, faculty, staff, students, 
and distinguished guests will inaugurate this exciting new 
center by holding a special program and ceremony and hosting 
tours for the public; and
	WHEREAS, Covering more than 264,000 square feet, the 
facility has many modern and innovative features; and
	WHEREAS, Open to all students, the Campus Recreation and 
Wellness Center features a state-of-the-art swimming pool that 
measures 70 meters by 25 yards; it is expected to be the longest 
pool in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, the center has 24,000 square feet 
of weight equipment, a four-lane indoor jogging track, an 
indoor climbing wall that measures more than 53 feet, and six 
multipurpose aerobic rooms; and
	WHEREAS, The University of Houston's new Campus Recreation 
and Wellness Center will provide students with many opportunities
to train for a host of sports and to maintain a healthy lifestyle; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend the University of Houston 
on this first-rate new facility and extend best wishes to all 
associated with the university for a joyful grand opening for 
this vital addition to the campus; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the university as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 31, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate