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This resolution recognizes February 11, 2025, as University of Houston Day at the State Capitol, highlighting the university's significant contributions to higher education and the state of Texas. The resolution provides context about the University of Houston, noting it is a Tier One university located in Houston that serves over 46,600 students, including many first-generation college students, and offers 281 undergraduate and graduate academic programs. The document emphasizes the university's achievements, including awarding over 11,000 degrees annually, maintaining 12 nationally funded research centers, and contributing to critical research areas like cyber security and healthcare. The resolution also celebrates the university's athletic success, particularly its men's basketball team's recent national rankings and move to the Big 12 Conference, and acknowledges its medical school's mission to improve healthcare in underserved communities. By recognizing University of Houston Day, the Texas Senate extends warm wishes to the university's students, faculty, staff, alumni, and administrators participating in the State Capitol visit, acknowledging the institution's nearly century-long commitment to producing productive citizens.

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