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This resolution commemorates the 10th anniversary of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), highlighting the institution's significant achievements since its founding in 2015. The resolution recognizes UTRGV's notable accomplishments, including awarding over 56,000 degrees, expanding academic programs by adding 42 new degree options, and increasing research expenditures by nearly 600 percent. The university has made historic strides in medical education by establishing the only medical school in South Texas in 2016 and opening the state's first School of Podiatric Medicine in 2022. The resolution also celebrates UTRGV's national recognition, including being ranked the number one university in Texas by Washington Monthly magazine in 2023 and 2024, and receiving accolades for value, social mobility, and economic impact. Additionally, the resolution notes the upcoming launch of the university's first Division I Football Championship Subdivision team in fall 2025 and future plans for a comprehensive academic cancer and surgery center and a School of Optometry. The Texas House of Representatives formally acknowledges the university's decade of success, extending congratulations to its leaders, faculty, and staff, and affirming its commitment by preparing an official copy of the resolution for the university.

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