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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize The University of Texas at Arlington and to welcome |
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those who are gathering in Austin on April 17, 2025, to celebrate |
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The University of Texas at Arlington Day at the State Capitol; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1895, The University of |
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Texas at Arlington has evolved from its origins as a private |
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primary school to serve as a military academy and an agricultural |
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junior college before becoming established as the renowned |
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research university and community pillar it is today; and |
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WHEREAS, The University of Texas at Arlington is currently |
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the second-largest university in The University of Texas System |
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and has an enrollment of more than 41,000 students; within nine |
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colleges, the university offers 180 degree programs in such areas |
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of critical need as health care, construction management, big |
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data analytics, special education, and engineering; and |
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WHEREAS, Ranked as the ninth fastest-growing public |
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doctoral institution in the United States, The University of |
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Texas at Arlington has earned the prestigious Research 1 |
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designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of |
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Higher Education; through its world-class programs and |
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facilities, the university contributes globally impactful |
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research and approximately $59 million annually to the national |
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economy; and |
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WHEREAS, In April of 2025, the university marked a major |
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milestone with the groundbreaking of its new west campus, which |
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will further advance educational and workforce development in |
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one of the nation's most quickly growing regions; the school's |
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250,000 alumni also continue to make remarkable economic |
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contributions by generating $28.8 billion annually through |
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innovation, entrepreneurship, and service; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2025, The University of Texas at Arlington |
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proudly celebrates 130 years of academic excellence, research |
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innovation, and transformative impact, and it is indeed fitting |
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to commemorate its enduring legacy and its on going commitment to |
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progress in higher education; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize April 17, 2025, as The University |
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of Texas at Arlington Day at the State Capitol and extend to the |
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visiting delegation best wishes for a meaningful and memorable |
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visit to Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |