85R11886 KSM-F     By: Morrison H.C.R. No. 77       CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, March 1, 2017, is University of Houston--Victoria   Day at the State Capitol, and the occasion provides a fitting   opportunity to recognize those associated with this notable   institution; and          WHEREAS, Established in 1973, the University of   Houston--Victoria boasts more than 18,000 alumni, including   acclaimed author and artist Van G. Garrett, and is meeting higher   education needs in a city that is home to over 67,000 people and   that serves as a regional hub for the seven-county area known as the   Golden Crescent; and          WHEREAS, UHV educates approximately 4,100 students annually   with about 1,000 graduates each year; the university offers 70   bachelor's and master's degree programs with concentrations in the   fields of arts and sciences, business administration, health   professions, and human development; it was the first public   university in Texas to offer an accelerated bachelor's degree   program, and it has been ranked as the fourth most affordable   college in Texas; and          WHEREAS, The only accredited four-year university in the city   of Victoria, UHV is also home to a number of formidable athletic   teams competing in baseball, softball, and men's and women's golf   and soccer; and          WHEREAS, Under the leadership of President Raymond Victor   Morgan Jr., UHV has continued to grow as a diverse institution, with   the student body and faculty currently representing 23 states   across the country and 39 countries worldwide; moreover, the school   has been recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution and a   Military Friendly campus; and          WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the University of   Houston--Victoria has provided its students with outstanding   educational opportunities that provide flexibility, promote the   financial well-being of the student, and advance the quality of   life in the community through excellence in teaching, research, and   service, and in so doing, it has played an important role in the   growth and vitality of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby recognize March 1, 2017, as University of Houston--Victoria   Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation   sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in   Austin.