SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 184
         WHEREAS, The University of Texas at El Paso has attained a
  prestigious R1 designation in the Carnegie Classification of
  Institutions of Higher Education; and
         WHEREAS, For nearly half a century, the Carnegie
  Classification has analyzed and categorized higher learning
  institutions with outstanding research and policy analysis
  programs; the R1 designation is conferred to top tier doctoral
  universities with high research activity, and this exemplary
  ranking has been accorded to only 130 out of the 2,883 four-year
  higher education institutions in the United States; and
         WHEREAS, In the past 30 years, under the leadership of
  President Diana Natalicio, The University of Texas at El Paso has
  experienced significant growth in its research programs and
  expenditures; doctoral degree offerings have exponentially
  increased from one to 22 programs across campus, and annual
  research expenditures have risen from $6 million to $95 million;
  alongside this expansion in the scope and quality of research
  activities, the university has maintained its commitment to
  access, placing high priority on engaging students in its
  research endeavors; and
         WHEREAS, The University of Texas at El Paso has
  distinguished itself as one of the top research universities in
  the nation, and this newly earned ranking is well-deserved
  recognition of its dedication to educational excellence; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby congratulate The University of Texas at El
  Paso for attaining the R1 designation in the Carnegie
  Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and extend to
  the administration, faculty, students, and staff sincere best
  wishes for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  The University of Texas at El Paso as an expression of high regard
  from the Texas Senate.
 
  Rodríguez
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 12, 2019.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate