TITLE: Recognizing March 5, 2025, as University of Houston-Clear Lake Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing March 5, 2025, as University of Houston-Clear Lake Day at the State Capitol.

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WHEREAS, University of Houston-Clear Lake Day is being celebrated at the State Capitol on March 5, 2025, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to pay tribute to all those associated with this notable institution; and WHEREAS, UHCL traces its beginning to 1971, when the 62nd Texas Legislature authorized the creation of a University of Houston campus to serve the Clear Lake area; in 1974, construction began on the Bayou Building while more than 1,000 students and 60 faculty members began holding classes at an off-site location; the institution's educational mission has continued to expand through the years; in 2006, UHCL began offering the joint master of health care administration/master of business administration degree program at the Texas Medical Center, and in 2010, the Pearland Campus was opened; UHCL welcomed its first freshman and sophomore students to campus in 2014; the school marked its 50th anniversary in 2024, celebrating its proven legacy of academic excellence, innovation, and community impact; and WHEREAS, A four-year university, UHCL enrolls more than 8,100 students annually and offers 43 undergraduate, 49 graduate, and 3 doctoral degrees across its Colleges of Business, Education, Human Sciences and Humanities, and Science and Engineering; since 2007, the university has initiated doctoral programs in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, and health service psychology, and it has announced plans to begin offering a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering in fall 2025, further strengthening its role as a leader in STEM education and workforce development; the school's over 81,000 alumni include more than 400 CEOs and 10 astronauts, as well as individuals who have distinguished themselves as leaders in the fields of education, broadcasting, fiction writing, and a vast range of other endeavors; and WHEREAS, Reflecting its commitment to community service, UHCL is home to many specialized centers and institutes, including the Health and Human Performance Institute, the Environmental Institute of Houston, and the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities; and WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the University of Houston-Clear Lake has cultivated a welcoming and supportive campus environment while providing students with a strong foundation for success, and in so doing, it has become a cornerstone educational institution in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize March 5, 2025, as University of Houston-Clear Lake Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the school's visiting delegation. Paul Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 393 was adopted by the House on March 5, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House