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89(R) HR 1261 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
H.R. No. 1261
R E S O L U T I O N
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.
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Chief Clerk of the House