H.R. No. 74
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has earned
  impressive ratings from three college ranking organizations,
  U.S. News and World Report, Washington Monthly, and
  DegreeChoices.com; and
         WHEREAS, One of the longest-established college ranking
  systems in the country, U.S.News and World Report has evaluated
  nearly 1,500 academic institutions for its 2023-2024 Best Colleges
  list, and UTRGV has climbed 72 positions since last year to place
  227th among all national universities; U.S. News has also
  recognized UTRGV in a number of other areas, including as third for
  its undergraduate teaching and first in social mobility among
  public universities statewide; overall, the school placed sixth
  among public universities in Texas and 123rd among public
  universities across the nation; and
         WHEREAS, Washington Monthly awards points to universities
  that encourage civic engagement, promote economic growth, and help
  non-wealthy students earn remunerative degrees; based on those
  criteria, UTRGV was designated as the top university in Texas and
  the 31st among all public universities in the nation at the start of
  the 2023-2024 academic year; the university also earned first place
  rankings statewide and high rankings nationally for performance of
  Pell Grant students, net price of attendance, and social mobility;
  and
         WHEREAS, DegreeChoices.com annually ranks hundreds of
  colleges and universities from across the United States on the
  economic return that students could expect from attending their
  respective schools; this year, UTRGV has placed third for best
  colleges in Texas and earned high ratings in the national
  categories for master's in social work programs and bachelor's
  programs in criminal justice; in addition, the school placed first
  among Texas public universities for best relative economic value,
  and overall, it ranked seventh among national public schools and
  15th among all schools in the nation; and
         WHEREAS, Through its steadfast commitment to accessible,
  high-quality education, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  is making an invaluable contribution to higher education in the
  Lone Star State, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the school
  for its many achievements; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate The
  University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on being recognized by
  U.S. News and World Report, Washington Monthly, and
  DegreeChoices.com, and extend to all those involved with the school
  sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for UTRGV as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Guerra
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 74 was adopted by the House on
  December 5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House