H.C.R. No. 77
 
 
 
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 
         WHEREAS, March 1, 2017, is University of Houston--Victoria
  Day at the State Capitol, and the occasion provides a fitting
  opportunity to recognize those associated with this notable
  institution; and
         WHEREAS, Established in 1973, the University of
  Houston--Victoria boasts more than 18,000 alumni, including
  acclaimed author and artist Van G. Garrett, and is meeting higher
  education needs in a city that is home to over 67,000 people and
  that serves as a regional hub for the seven-county area known as the
  Golden Crescent; and
         WHEREAS, UHV educates approximately 4,100 students annually
  with about 1,000 graduates each year; the university offers 70
  bachelor's and master's degree programs with concentrations in the
  fields of arts and sciences, business administration, health
  professions, and human development; it was the first public
  university in Texas to offer an accelerated bachelor's degree
  program, and it has been ranked as the fourth most affordable
  college in Texas; and
         WHEREAS, The only accredited four-year university in the city
  of Victoria, UHV is also home to a number of formidable athletic
  teams competing in baseball, softball, and men's and women's golf
  and soccer; and
         WHEREAS, Under the leadership of President Raymond Victor
  Morgan Jr., UHV has continued to grow as a diverse institution, with
  the student body and faculty currently representing 23 states
  across the country and 39 countries worldwide; moreover, the school
  has been recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution and a
  Military Friendly campus; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the University of
  Houston--Victoria has provided its students with outstanding
  educational opportunities that provide flexibility, promote the
  financial well-being of the student, and advance the quality of
  life in the community through excellence in teaching, research, and
  service, and in so doing, it has played an important role in the
  growth and vitality of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby recognize March 1, 2017, as University of Houston--Victoria
  Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
  sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in
  Austin.
 
  Morrison
 
 
Straus Goldman Oliverson
 
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
 
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
 
Alvarado Gooden Parker
 
Anchia Guerra Paul
 
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
 
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
 
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
 
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
 
Bailes Herrero Price
 
Bell Hinojosa Raney
 
Bernal Holland Raymond
 
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
 
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
 
Bohac Hunter Roberts
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
 
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
 
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
 
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
 
Burrows Kacal Sanford
 
Button Keough Schaefer
 
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
 
Canales King of Parker Schubert
 
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
 
Clardy Klick Sheffield
 
Coleman Koop Shine
 
Collier Krause Simmons
 
Cook Kuempel Smithee
 
Cortez Lambert Springer
 
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
 
Craddick Lang Stickland
 
Cyrier Larson Stucky
 
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
 
Darby Leach Thierry
 
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
 
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
 
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
 
Deshotel Martinez Turner
 
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
 
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
 
Elkins Miller Villalba
 
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
 
Fallon Moody Walle
 
Farrar Morrison White
 
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
 
Frank Murphy Workman
 
Frullo Murr Wray
 
Geren Neave Wu
 
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
 
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 77 was adopted by the House on March
  1, 2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 77 was adopted by the Senate on March
  13, 2017, by a viva-voce vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate   
  APPROVED: __________________
                  Date       
   
           __________________
                Governor