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.