SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5

WHEREAS, Gregory R. Anderson of Dallas has greatly benefited the University of North Texas System through his service as deputy chancellor for finance and operations; and

WHEREAS, Appointed in February 2022, Greg Anderson is responsible for the system's accounting, budgets, procurement, treasury, strategic infrastructure, human resources, and information technology teams, and he also oversees the preparation and development of its biennial legislative appropriations request, annual operating budget, and comprehensive yearly financial report for the board of regents; in addition, he serves as chair of the CFO Council and Shared Services Governing Body; and

WHEREAS, Prior to his appointment as deputy chancellor for finance and operations, Mr. Anderson served as the executive vice president, finance and operations for the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth from 2016 to 2022; over the course of his exemplary tenure, he implemented a number of successful initiatives, including a more inclusive and transparent budget process, a long-range planning process, and a performance payment program with no increases in tuition; in addition, UNTHSC saw many improvements under his able leadership, such as the strengthening of the primary reserve from 38 percent in 2016 to 98 percent in 2022, an overall increase in reserves from $111 million to $210 million, and the growth in quasi-endowments and endowments from $28 million to more than $91 million; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Anderson brought to his work at the UNT System a wealth of experience from his previous service as chief financial officer of Kalon Biotherapeutics and as chief financial officer and treasurer for The Texas A&M University System, where he worked for nearly three decades; he holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Illinois State University and is licensed as a certified public accountant; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Janet, as well as his 5 children and 11 grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Through his adept leadership and commitment to excellence, Greg Anderson has significantly advanced the important mission of the University of North Texas System; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Gregory R. Anderson for his contributions to the University of North Texas System and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mr. Anderson as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Springer

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on October 9, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate