The South Padre Island City Council meeting on August 6, 2025, featured a significant proclamation celebrating the tenth anniversary of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). The council recognized UTRGV for its achievements since its founding in 2015, highlighting its status as an award-winning institution that has conferred over 60,000 degrees and gained national recognition for its commitment to social mobility and economic impact.

The proclamation noted UTRGV's expansion in academic offerings and research capabilities, including the establishment of the region's only school of medicine in 2016 and Texas's first school of pediatric medicine in 2022. Additionally, the council acknowledged the university's ongoing efforts to enhance student opportunities and campus life, particularly with the upcoming opening of a comprehensive academic cancer and surgery center and the launch of the region's first Division 1 college football program, both set for 2025.

In conclusion, the city of South Padre Island expressed its congratulations to UTRGV's leaders, faculty, and staff for a decade of success and extended best wishes for the future. An official copy of the proclamation will be prepared as a formal recognition of the university's contributions to the community.