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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, College Park Center at The University of Texas at |
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Arlington opened in February 2012, and this outstanding facility is |
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indeed a welcome addition to the city; and |
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WHEREAS, College Park Center is the new home of the UTA men's |
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and women's basketball teams and the volleyball team, and the |
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7,000-seat arena in downtown Arlington hosts a range of other |
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events as well, including concerts, speaking engagements, and |
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graduation ceremonies; and |
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WHEREAS, The center is the focal point of the College Park |
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District, which incorporates housing for 500 students, an |
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environmentally sustainable park, a parking garage, and retail and |
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office space; in addition to its innovative design, the buildings |
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in the 20-acre development maximize energy efficiency by employing |
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the latest innovations in green technology; and |
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WHEREAS, The College Park District was brought to fruition |
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through the shared vision and dedicated efforts of the university, |
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the City of Arlington, First Baptist Church Arlington, and a number |
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of notable organizations and community leaders; working together, |
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they have created a truly impressive urban showpiece that is sure to |
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be a hub of activity and growth for decades to come; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the opening of College Park Center |
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at The University of Texas at Arlington and congratulate all those |
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involved in the completion of this project for a job well done; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the university as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |