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This resolution formally recognizes April 17, 2025, as The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) Day at the State Capitol, celebrating the university's long and significant history. The resolution provides context about UTA's origins dating back to 1895, highlighting its evolution from a small private school to a major public university, and its current status as the second-largest university in the UT System with over 41,000 students. It emphasizes UTA's substantial economic impact of $28.8 billion annually and its academic strengths, including nine colleges offering over 180 degree programs in critical fields like public health, nursing, and engineering. The resolution also notes UTA's research achievements, including being ranked as the ninth fastest-growing doctoral public institution and holding an R1 research designation, as well as its recognition as a Hispanic-Serving and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. By acknowledging UTA's 130-year history of providing educational opportunities and contributing to economic development in Texas, the resolution aims to honor the university's significant role in the state's educational landscape and extends warm wishes to the visiting delegation for their day at the State Capitol.

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