SR136 - Recognizing February 25, 2025, as University of North Texas Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 136          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 Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   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.     Hagenbuch                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 25, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate