HR353 - Recognizing February 25, 2025, as University of North Texas Day at the State Capitol.

      H.R. No. 353       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The celebration of University of North Texas Day at   the State Capitol on February 25, 2025, provides a welcome   opportunity to recognize this notable institution; and          WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1890, the University of North   Texas has been a driving force for progress, innovation, and   entrepreneurship; the institution is committed to setting students   up for success through its focus on both scholastic excellence and   career readiness, and it offers a wide range of internationally   ranked programs that not only foster students' academic and   intellectual development but also provide leadership and service   opportunities; and          WHEREAS, UNT plays a major role in strengthening the economy   and talent pipeline in the State of Texas, with its students earning   some 13,000 degrees each year; the university boasts an alumni   network of over 480,000 graduates, which includes more than 5,000   in the Dallas-Fort Worth area who hold executive titles; moreover,   many of the school's alumni have gone on to distinguish themselves   in their fields of endeavor, and graduates of the UNT College of   Music, a program recognized as one of the nation's best, have   collectively received 119 Grammy Awards to date; and          WHEREAS, As a Texas University Fund institution, UNT is   making significant strides in expanding research initiatives that   further the advancement of knowledge and lay the foundation for   economic, scientific, and societal development; its faculty   members conduct groundbreaking research in a variety of areas such   as biology, materials science, mechanical and energy engineering,   and logistics; and          WHEREAS, Throughout its history, UNT has built a commendable   reputation for academic excellence, research, and service, and it   has made important contributions to the North Texas region and   beyond; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize February 25, 2025, as University of   North Texas Day and extend sincere best wishes to the school's   students, faculty, staff, and alumni.     Plesa     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 353 was adopted by the House on March   31, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House