By:  Sims                                             S.C.R. No. 27
                             SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, It is fitting and appropriate that the Texas
    1-2  Legislature recognize Dr. Thomas K. Kim on the occasion of his
    1-3  retirement from 22 years of superlative service as President of
    1-4  McMurry University; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, In a tribute to his talent and efforts on behalf of
    1-6  the university, this remarkable educator will become the
    1-7  university's first chancellor on May 31, 1993, the day that he
    1-8  retires; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Born in Shanghai, China, on February 18, 1929,  Dr.
   1-10  Kim came to the United States in 1948 to pursue his education; he
   1-11  received his bachelor's degree in economics in 1952, his master's
   1-12  degree in business administration in 1954, and his doctor of
   1-13  philosophy degree in economics in 1961; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Dr. Kim taught at the college level from 1957 to
   1-15  1970 before accepting his present position at McMurry College; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, Among Dr. Kim's greatest accomplishments was his
   1-17  success in continuing McMurry's high standards of academic freedom
   1-18  and teaching excellence; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, Known as a responsible and loyal administrator, he
   1-20  ensured that McMurry operated on a sound financial basis and for 18
   1-21  consecutive years the university had a balanced budget; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, Under his skillful leadership, endowment assets grew
   1-23  from $3 million to $25 million; one of the original founders of the
    2-1  Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas, he was instrumental
    2-2  in effecting McMurry's change from a college to a university; and
    2-3        WHEREAS, Dr. Kim earned countless honors as a result of his
    2-4  dedication to excellence; in 1986, he was named Abilene Chamber of
    2-5  Commerce's Outstanding Citizen of the Year; in 1988, he was
    2-6  designated United States Air Force-Military Airlift Command's
    2-7  National Citizen of the Year; chairman of the 1989-1990 United Way
    2-8  of Abilene campaign, Dr. Kim has served on many local boards
    2-9  including the Abilene Chamber of Commerce; and
   2-10        WHEREAS, Throughout his long and varied career, Dr. Kim has
   2-11  been strengthened and supported by his lovely wife, Martha; and
   2-12        WHEREAS, The State of Texas has benefitted greatly from the
   2-13  diligence and ability of this notable administrator who has
   2-14  conscientiously performed his duties in an exemplary manner; now,
   2-15  therefore, be it
   2-16        RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas
   2-17  hereby express its sincere appreciation to Dr. Thomas K. Kim for
   2-18  his exceptional contributions to his university and its students
   2-19  and faculty with all best wishes for a rewarding retirement; and,
   2-20  be it further
   2-21        RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr.
   2-22  Kim as an expression of the admiration and gratitude of the Texas
   2-23  Legislature.