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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 305
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WHEREAS, A delegation from the University of Houston is |
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visiting Austin on March 1, 2017, in celebration of University of |
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Houston Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The Tier One campus is located in an area that is |
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home to a quarter of the state's population and that generates |
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nearly a third of the state's gross product; the student body, |
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one of the nation's most diverse, fully reflects the rich |
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cultural tapestry of Houston, and the school is designated as |
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both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian-Serving |
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Institution; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, the university awards more than 8,000 |
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degrees in 300 undergraduate and graduate academic programs; it |
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now can boast more than 255,000 alumni; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of chancellor and |
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president Renu Khator, the university has received record levels |
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of research funding; it recently embarked on a $1 billion capital |
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campaign, and it has received a $20 million donation for the |
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establishment of the McGovern College of the Arts and $20 million |
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for construction of the Fertitta Center Basketball Arena; |
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moreover, it has been recognized as a top institution in spurring |
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the upward mobility of low-income students; and |
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WHEREAS, The university has been awarded a Phi Beta Kappa |
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chapter; it has a tradition of excellence in athletics as well, |
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with a nationally ranked Cougar football team, an NCAA-record 16 |
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national golf titles, and the legendary Phi Slama Jama basketball |
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dynasty; additionally, Olympians Carl Lewis and Leroy Burrell |
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attended the school; and |
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WHEREAS, For nine decades, the University of Houston has |
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provided students with an outstanding education that builds a |
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strong foundation for success, and in so doing, it has |
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contributed significantly to the economic vitality of the Lone |
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Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize March 1, 2017, as University of |
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Houston Day at the State Capitol and extend to all participants |
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sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit. |
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Miles |
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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 March 1, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |