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This resolution recognizes February 11, 2025, as University of Houston Day at the State Capitol, celebrating the significant contributions of the University of Houston, a Tier One university located in Houston. The resolution highlights the institution's impressive achievements, including serving over 46,600 students, awarding more than 11,000 degrees annually across 281 academic programs, and boasting nearly 333,000 alumni. It emphasizes the university's commitment to social mobility, research excellence, and community impact, particularly in areas such as health care, where one in four students is enrolled in a health-related program. The resolution also acknowledges the university's research efforts, spanning 12 nationally funded research centers and focusing on critical areas like cyber security and drug discovery. Additionally, it celebrates the university's athletic success, including its men's basketball team's national recognition and recent inclusion in the Big 12 Conference. By officially designating this day, the Texas House of Representatives aims to honor the University of Houston's nearly century-long legacy of producing productive citizens and its significant contributions to the state of Texas.

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