H.R. No. 2026

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Students, alumni, and faculty are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of The University of Texas at San Antonio; and

WHEREAS, Created by the Texas Legislature in 1969, UTSA enrolled 670 graduate students in its first class in 1973, and since that time it has become one of the fastest-growing public universities in Texas; more than 28,000 students are currently pursuing degrees at UTSA, and some 72,000 alumni contribute to communities around the world; additionally, it is responsible for an annual economic impact of $1.2 billion; and

WHEREAS, UTSA provides its undergraduate and graduate students with access to research and educational opportunities that help to prepare them to take a leadership role in their fields, and this tradition of educational excellence could not have been achieved without the support of many public and private sector partners; and

WHEREAS, A proud component of The University of Texas System, UTSA is building a solid foundation for its graduates by helping to prepare them for success in the global economy, and its contributions as part of the public higher education system in Texas merit special recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby honor The University of Texas at San Antonio on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of its establishment and extend to all those associated with this notable institution sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the university as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Leibowitz

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2026 was adopted by the House on May 13, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House