Bill Text: TX SR188 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing The University of Texas at Arlington on the occasion of the dedication of the new Engineering Research Building.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-07 - Reported enrolled [SR188 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR188-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the | ||
| students, faculty, and staff of The University of Texas at | ||
| Arlington in celebrating the dedication of the new Engineering | ||
| Research Building, which is taking place March 4, 2011; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Engineering Research Building will be an | ||
| integral part of The University of Texas at Arlington Research | ||
| Quad; the new building, a state-of-the-art research and teaching | ||
| center, will primarily house the computer science and | ||
| engineering and bioengineering departments but will also provide | ||
| space to researchers in biology, neuroscience, physics, | ||
| chemistry, and biochemistry in order to encourage collaboration | ||
| across disciplines; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Engineering Research Building is designed to | ||
| meet the requirements for Leadership in Energy and Environmental | ||
| Design Silver certification; its energy-saving features include | ||
| green and light-reflecting roofs, window designs for improved | ||
| use of available light, rain and condensate water capture and | ||
| storage for landscaping, and the use of recycled materials; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The opening of this impressive new facility | ||
| reflects the university's continuing commitment to its mission | ||
| of providing new technologies and processes to industries in | ||
| North Texas and across the nation while providing first-rate | ||
| educational opportunities for students; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd | ||
| Legislature, hereby commend The University of Texas at Arlington | ||
| on its dedication to educational excellence and congratulate the | ||
| institution on the dedication of its new Engineering Research | ||
| Building; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| the university as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Harris, Davis | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 7, 2011. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
