H.R. No. 210

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The celebration of University of Houston-Downtown
	Day at the State Capitol on March 8, 2023, provides a fitting
	opportunity to recognize this notable institution; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 1974, the University of
	Houston-Downtown has built a reputation as an inclusive, equitable,
	and welcoming campus; with an accessible location at the heart of
	downtown Houston, it serves a student body highly representative of
	the vibrant community; many of the more than 14,000 Texans enrolled
	are transfer students or older adults returning to complete
	degrees; and
	WHEREAS, The Wall Street Journal has named UHD the most
	diverse school in the South; seventy percent of freshmen are
	first-generation college students, and the university is federally
	designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving
	Institution, and a Military-Friendly School; and
	WHEREAS, Led by its seventh president, Dr. Loren
	J. Blanchard, UHD offers 57 undergraduate and graduate degrees,
	with 19 opportunities for online degree completion; two of the
	programs are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World
	Report; the institution is acknowledged under the Carnegie
	Classification system as a comprehensive, regional university and
	has four colleges, Humanities and Social Sciences, Public Service,
	Sciences and Technology, and the Marilyn Davies College of
	Business, which houses the largest MBA program in the area; over the
	years, UHD has built strong business and industry partnerships, and
	it is developing as an innovation hub for undergraduate researchers
	and entrepreneurs; and
	WHEREAS, The university ranks as one of the most affordable
	institutions of higher learning in the state; while providing
	scholars with a strong academic foundation, it fosters timely
	progress through degree programs so that graduates may enter their
	chosen fields as swiftly as possible with low student debt; UHD is
	also committed to civic engagement and encourages a culture of
	caring; and
	WHEREAS, For nearly a half century, the University of
	Houston-Downtown has helped area residents improve their lives and
	gain a greater foothold in the thriving Texas economy, and it has
	prepared its alumni to be leaders in their communities and beyond;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize March 8, 2023, as University of
	Houston-Downtown Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome
	to the visiting delegation.
	Morales of Harris
	Phelan Guerra Murr
	Allen Guillen Neave Criado
	Allison Harless Noble
	Anchía Harris of Anderson Oliverson
	Anderson Harris of Williamson Ordaz
	Ashby Harrison Orr
	Bailes Hayes Ortega
	Bell of Kaufman Hefner Patterson
	Bell of Montgomery Hernandez Paul
	Bernal Herrero Perez
	Bhojani Hinojosa Plesa
	Bonnen Holland Price
	Bowers Howard Ramos
	Bryant Hull Raney
	Buckley Hunter Raymond
	Bucy Isaac Reynolds
	Bumgarner Jetton Rogers
	Burns Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
	Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Rose
	Button J. Johnson of Harris Rosenthal
	Cain Jones of Dallas Schaefer
	Campos Jones of Harris Schatzline
	Canales Kacal Schofield
	Capriglione King of Hemphill Shaheen
	Clardy King of Uvalde Sherman, Sr.
	Cole Kitzman Shine
	Collier Klick Slaton
	Cook Kuempel Slawson
	Cortez Lalani Smith
	Craddick Lambert Smithee
	Cunningham Landgraf Spiller
	Darby Leach Stucky
	Davis Leo-Wilson Swanson
	Dean Longoria Talarico
	DeAyala Lopez of Bexar Tepper
	Dorazio Lopez of Cameron Thierry
	Dutton Lozano Thimesch
	Flores Lujan Thompson of Brazoria
	Frank Manuel Thompson of Harris
	Frazier Martinez Tinderholt
	Gamez Martinez Fischer Toth
	Garcia Metcalf Troxclair
	Gates Meyer Turner
	Gerdes Meza VanDeaver
	Geren Moody Vasut
	Gervin-Hawkins Morales of Harris Vo
	Goldman Morales of Maverick Walle
	González of Dallas Morales Shaw Wilson
	González of El Paso Morrison Wu
	Goodwin Muñoz, Jr. Zwiener
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 210 was adopted by the House on March 8,
	2023, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House