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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 185
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in |
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recognizing the University of Houston System and its satellite |
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campuses as they celebrate February 13, 2013, as University of |
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Houston System Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The University of Houston System service area |
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encompasses one quarter of Texas' population and generates |
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almost one third of the state gross product; the university |
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system's economic impact exceeds $3.2 billion annually for the |
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region; and |
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WHEREAS, Serving some 66,000 students, the University of |
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Houston System includes campuses in Clear Lake, Victoria, and |
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downtown Houston and teaching centers in Sugar Land, Katy, |
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northwest Houston, and Pearland; over the years, more than |
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300,000 students have graduated from these prized institutions |
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of higher learning; and |
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WHEREAS, These campuses greatly benefit from the deep |
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commitment shown by their faculty, staff, alumni, and |
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administrative bodies; they are led with integrity and |
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dedication by system chancellor and University of Houston |
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president Renu Khator, University of Houston-Downtown president |
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Bill Flores, Clear Lake campus president William Staples, and |
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Victoria campus president Phil Castille; and |
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WHEREAS, The University of Houston System is an enduring |
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and invaluable force in the provision of quality higher education |
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for Texans, and a majority of its graduates remain in this state |
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and contribute devotedly to the economic and social vitality of |
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Texas; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby commend the University of Houston |
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System on its dedication to excellence and extend best wishes to |
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all of its delegates for an enjoyable and productive University |
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of Houston System Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special day and as an expression of high regard from |
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the Texas Senate. |
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Ellis |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 11, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |