SR138 - Recognizing February 26, 2025, as University of Houston-Downtown Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 138          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 Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   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.     Miles     Alvarado Cook Middleton   Bettencourt Flores West   Hinojosa of Hidalgo     Patrick, President of the Senate             ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 26, 2025.             ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate             ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate