Bill Text: TX HR553 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing March 1, 2017, as University of Houston Day at the State Capitol.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-03 - Reported enrolled [HR553 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR553-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 553

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A delegation from the University of Houston is
visiting Austin on March 1, 2017, in celebration of University of
Houston Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The Tier One campus is located in an area that is
home to a quarter of the state's population and that generates
nearly a third of the state's gross product; the student body, one
of the nation's most diverse, fully reflects the rich cultural
tapestry of Houston, and the school is designated as both a
Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian-Serving Institution; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the university awards more than 8,000
degrees in 300 undergraduate and graduate academic programs; it now
can boast more than 255,000 alumni; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of chancellor and
president Renu Khator, UH has received record levels of research
funding; it recently embarked on a $1 billion capital campaign, and
it has received a $20 million donation for the establishment of the
McGovern College of the Arts and $20 million for construction of the
Fertitta Center Basketball Arena; moreover, it has been recognized
as a top institution in spurring the upward mobility of low-income
students; and
WHEREAS, The university has been awarded a Phi Beta Kappa
chapter; it has a tradition of excellence in athletics as well, with
a nationally ranked Cougar football team, an NCAA-record 16
national golf titles, and the legendary Phi Slama Jama basketball
dynasty; additionally, Olympians Carl Lewis and Leroy Burrell
attended the school; and
WHEREAS, For nine decades, the University of Houston has
provided students with an outstanding education that builds a
strong foundation for success, and in so doing, it has contributed
significantly to the economic vitality of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 1, 2017, as University of
Houston Day at the State Capitol and extend to all participants
sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit.
Coleman
Straus Goldman Oliverson
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
Alvarado Gooden Parker
Anchia Guerra Paul
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
Bailes Herrero Price
Bell Hinojosa Raney
Bernal Holland Raymond
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
Bohac Hunter Roberts
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
Burrows Kacal Sanford
Button Keough Schaefer
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
Canales King of Parker Schubert
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
Clardy Klick Sheffield
Coleman Koop Shine
Collier Krause Simmons
Cook Kuempel Smithee
Cortez Lambert Springer
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
Craddick Lang Stickland
Cyrier Larson Stucky
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
Darby Leach Thierry
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
Deshotel Martinez Turner
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
Elkins Miller Villalba
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
Fallon Moody Walle
Farrar Morrison White
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
Frank Murphy Workman
Frullo Murr Wray
Geren Neave Wu
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 553 was adopted by the House on March 1,
2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House