TITLE: Commemorating the opening of the Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace Center at The University of Texas at El Paso.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the opening of the Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace Center at The University of Texas at El Paso.

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WHEREAS, The University of Texas at El Paso celebrated the grand opening of its Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 11, 2025; and WHEREAS, UTEP broke ground on the $80 million research and education facility in the fall of 2022; funded by the UT System Board of Regents, the facility was designed by architectural firm Treanor and built by Sundt Construction in collaboration with UTEP's Planning and Construction Department; the building features 29 laboratories, and it houses the W. M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation as well as the Aerospace Center, which are both part of the university's College of Engineering; and WHEREAS, With more than 70 advanced 3D printers, the Keck Center boasts one of the world's most comprehensive collections of additive manufacturing equipment in an academic setting; the center is currently participating in research and development projects with more than 100 industry partners and 10 federal agencies, including the Army and Air Force Research Labs, Northrop Grumman, and Lockheed Martin; and WHEREAS, The Aerospace Center has conducted pioneering research in collaboration with NASA, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Energy, and other agencies in such areas as propulsion, unmanned aerial vehicles, and spacecraft design; the center utilizes artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced materials science to accelerate discoveries for space, defense, and industry; and WHEREAS, The Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace Center reflects UTEP's commitment to advancing technological innovation and supporting vital research, and it is sure to be a valuable resource for the university and for the greater community for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the opening of the Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace Center at The University of Texas at El Paso and commend all those involved in bringing this exciting project to fruition; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the center as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Perez of El Paso Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1261 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House