By: Sims S.R. No. 838 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-3 recognize Dr. Marvin R. Felder on the momentous occasion of his 1-4 retirement from the presidency of Temple Junior College; and 1-5 WHEREAS, This outstanding gentleman has served in the office 1-6 of President since 1973, and during the past 22 years, he has seen 1-7 his beloved institution grow and prosper; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born January 27, 1933, in El Campo, Texas, he 1-9 served his country honorably in the United States Air Force from 1-10 1954 through 1958; and 1-11 WHEREAS, He married Joy Martin and together they made 1-12 a home and raised two lovely daughters, Julie Gay Wolfe and 1-13 Tracy Ann Cavanaugh; and 1-14 WHEREAS, He received his associate of arts degree from 1-15 Wharton County Junior College and his bachelor of science degree 1-16 from The University of Texas at Austin; one year later he completed 1-17 his master's degree from the same school, and in 1970 he completed 1-18 his doctoral degree in junior college administration; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Highly respected in his community, Dr. Felder 1-20 has been recognized as a winner of the "Distinguished Graduate 1-21 Award" by the College of Education at The University of Texas at 1-22 Austin; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Recognized as a leader in his field, he is a member 2-1 of the National Political Science Honorary Society, Pi Sigma Alpha; 2-2 he received the Texas Alumni Hall of Honor Award in 1995 from Phi 2-3 Theta Kappa Honorary Society; and 2-4 WHEREAS, His devotion to his profession and his exceptional 2-5 skills have earned him the respect and approbation he so richly 2-6 deserves; and 2-7 WHEREAS, The varied and notable achievements of 2-8 Dr. Marvin R. Felder have greatly contributed to the growth and 2-9 progress of his community and his state; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-11 74th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Marvin R. Felder for his 2-12 superlative career of service to the people of Texas and wish 2-13 him many happy retirement years; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-15 him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 President of the Senate 2-18 I hereby certify that the above 2-19 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-20 on April 27, 1995. 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Secretary of the Senate 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Member, Texas Senate