HR385 - Recognizing February 26, 2025, as University of Houston-Downtown Day at the State Capitol.

      H.R. No. 385       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The celebration of University of Houston-Downtown   Day at the State Capitol on February 26, 2025, provides a fitting   opportunity to recognize this notable institution; and          WHEREAS, Established in 1974, the University of   Houston-Downtown has built a reputation as a welcoming campus with   an accessible location in the heart of Houston; the university   serves more than 14,000 students annually and boasts over 71,000   alumni, and it benefits from the able leadership of its seventh   president, Dr. Loren J. Blanchard; and          WHEREAS, The student body at UHD is highly representative of   the vibrant Houston community; approximately 70 percent of the   university's freshmen are first-generation college students,   58 percent receive Pell Grants, and 65 percent transfer from   partnering community colleges; and          WHEREAS, Today, UHD offers 45 bachelor's degrees, 12 master's   degrees, and 24 opportunities for online degree completion,   including five graduate programs; moreover, the institution has   been designated a comprehensive regional university by the Carnegie   Classification of Institutions of Higher Education; and          WHEREAS, The university has four distinct academic colleges,   including the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the   College of Public Service, the College of Sciences and Technology,   and the Marilyn Davies College of Business; currently, UHD is   working to develop the Center for Crime, Urban Research, and   Education to help shape the future of public safety in Southeast   Texas; and          WHEREAS, UHD ranks as one of the most affordable institutions   of higher learning in the state; moreover, it maintains a   commitment to civic engagement, social mobility, and economic   impact in the city of Houston; and          WHEREAS, For half a 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 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize February 26, 2025, as University of   Houston-Downtown Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome   to the visiting delegation.     Morales of Harris     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 385 was adopted by the House on March   13, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House