Bill Text: TX SR273 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Recognizing February 26, 2019, as University of Houston-Downtown Day.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-26 - Reported enrolled [SR273 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-SR273-Enrolled.html
 
 
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 273
         WHEREAS, February 26, 2019, is University of Houston-Downtown
  Day at the State Capitol, and the occasion provides a fitting
  opportunity to recognize those associated with this notable
  institution; and
         WHEREAS, Established in 1974, the University of
  Houston-Downtown boasts more than 50,000 alumni and provides
  academic and career preparation for undergraduate and graduate
  students in an area that is home to a quarter of the Texas
  population; and
         WHEREAS, The university educates approximately 14,000
  students annually with over 3,000 baccalaureate degrees awarded
  in 44 areas of study each year; the university offers 8 masters
  degrees, including a top-ranked MBA program, as well as 18 online
  degree-completion opportunities, two of which are ranked among
  the nation's best by U.S. News and World Report; and
         WHEREAS, The university has strengthened its partnerships
  with area community colleges, allowing for greater transferability
  for students who wish to earn degrees at the university; and
         WHEREAS, The student body at the University of
  Houston-Downtown is representative of the vibrant city of
  Houston, with large numbers of first-generation college students,
  returning adults, and transfer students; the university has
  earned federal designations as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
  and a Minority-Serving Institution, and it is also recognized as
  a Military Friendly School; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the University of
  Houston-Downtown has offered an affordable education, providing
  its students with outstanding educational prospects and a strong
  foundation for the future while fostering an inclusive,
  equitable, and welcoming campus environment, and in so doing, it
  has played an important role in the cultural and economic
  advancement of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby recognize February 26, 2019, as University
  of Houston-Downtown Day at the State Capitol and extend to the
  visiting delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and
  enjoyable stay in Austin.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 26, 2019.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
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