SR418 - Recognizing April 17, 2025, as The University of Texas Arlington Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 418          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize The University of Texas at Arlington and to welcome   those who are gathering in Austin on April 17, 2025, to   celebrate The University of Texas at Arlington Day at the State   Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1895, The University of   Texas at Arlington has evolved from its origins as a private   primary school to serve as a military academy and an agricultural   junior college before becoming established as the renowned   research university and community pillar it is today; and          WHEREAS, The University of Texas at Arlington is currently   the second-largest university in The University of Texas System   and has an enrollment of more than 41,000 students; within nine   colleges, the university offers 180 degree programs in such areas   of critical need as health care, construction management, big   data analytics, special education, and engineering; and          WHEREAS, Ranked as the ninth fastest-growing public   doctoral institution in the United States, The University of   Texas at Arlington has earned the prestigious Research 1   designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of   Higher Education; through its world-class programs and   facilities, the university contributes globally impactful   research and approximately $59 million annually to the national   economy; and          WHEREAS, In April of 2025, the university marked a major   milestone with the groundbreaking of its new west campus, which   will further advance educational and workforce development in   one of the nation's most quickly growing regions; the school's   250,000 alumni also continue to make remarkable economic   contributions by generating $28.8 billion annually through   innovation, entrepreneurship, and service; and          WHEREAS, In 2025, The University of Texas at Arlington   proudly celebrates 130 years of academic excellence, research   innovation, and transformative impact, and it is indeed fitting   to commemorate its enduring legacy and its ongoing commitment to   progress in higher education; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize April 17, 2025, as The University   of Texas at Arlington Day at the State Capitol and extend to the   visiting delegation best wishes for a meaningful and memorable   visit to Austin; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in   honor of this special occasion.     Hancock                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 22, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate