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Commissioners Approve Naming of Ship Channel Bridge for Dr. Richard A. Tapia
Summary
Commissioners approved a resolution to name the Houston Ship Channel bridge after Rice University mathematician and STEM educator Dr. Richard A. Tapia. Family, colleagues and students praised Dr. Tapia's contributions; Dr. Tapia thanked the court and invited neighbors to visit the Tapia Center.
Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to name the new Ship Channel bridge for Dr. Richard A. Tapia, citing his long career in mathematics, STEM education and efforts to broaden participation in science and engineering.
Commissioner Garcia introduced the item and described Tapia's career as a Rice University professor, his founding of the Tapia Center for Excellence and Equity in Education, and his National Medal of Science. Supporters including Nicholas Medina and coalition members said the bridge would be an enduring symbol of educational opportunity. Dr. Tapia, who addressed the court in person, thanked the county and invited members of the court and the public to visit the Tapia Center.
Commissioners recorded the motion and voted to adopt the naming resolution; the item passed by voice vote and the court recessed for photographs with Dr. Tapia.
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