SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 217
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
  recognizing the University of Houston System and its satellite
  campuses as they celebrate February 23, 2015, as University of
  Houston System Day at the State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, The University of Houston System service area
  encompasses one quarter of Texas' population and generates
  almost one third of the state gross product; the university
  system's economic impact exceeds $3.2 billion annually for the
  region; and
         WHEREAS, Serving some 68,000 students, the University of
  Houston System includes campuses in Clear Lake, Victoria, and
  downtown Houston and teaching centers in Sugar Land, Katy,
  northwest Houston, and Pearland; over the years, almost 350,000
  students have graduated from these prized institutions of higher
  learning; and
         WHEREAS, These campuses greatly benefit from the deep
  commitment shown by their faculty, staff, alumni, and
  administrative bodies; they are led with integrity and
  dedication by system chancellor and University of Houston
  president Renu Khator, University of Houston-Downtown president
  Bill Flores, Clear Lake campus president William Staples, and
  Victoria campus interim president R. Vic Morgan; and
         WHEREAS, The University of Houston System is an enduring
  and invaluable force in the provision of quality higher education
  for Texans, and a majority of its graduates remain in this state
  and contribute devotedly to the economic and social vitality of
  Texas; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
  Legislature, hereby commend the University of Houston System on
  its dedication to excellence and extend best wishes to all of its
  delegates for an enjoyable and productive University of Houston
  System Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  honor of this special day and as an expression of high regard from
  the Texas Senate.
  Ellis
 
 
Bettencourt Garcia Taylor of Galveston
 
Creighton    Huffman Whitmire           
 
   Kolkhorst
 
  Patrick, President of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 23, 2015.
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate