R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, On August 31, 2001, Bobby Kees Marks is retiring
 1-2     from his position as president of Sam Houston State University
 1-3     after more than four decades of exemplary service as a member of
 1-4     the school faculty and administration, including five years as its
 1-5     president, and his retirement provides an excellent opportunity to
 1-6     honor him for his myriad contributions to higher education in this
 1-7     state; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Dr. Marks joined the faculty of Sam Houston State
 1-9     Teachers College in 1960 as an instructor and was promoted through
1-10     the academic ranks to professor of management, was named dean of
1-11     the School of Business and Applied Arts in 1969, where he served
1-12     for 15 years, and then was named vice president for Academic
1-13     Affairs and Student Services, a position he held for 11 years; and
1-14           WHEREAS, After having served as interim president beginning
1-15     on October 16, 1995, this highly regarded man was named Sam Houston
1-16     State University's 11th president on June 4, 1996; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Endeavoring to enhance the quality of education and
1-18     the total college experience at Sam Houston State University, he
1-19     has placed an emphasis on the use of technology for instructional
1-20     programs, student retention, fund-raising, and international
1-21     activities; and
1-22           WHEREAS, Through his strong advocacy for and commitment to
1-23     Sam Houston State University, he has demonstrated the leadership,
1-24     vision, and professionalism that builds success and moves a college
 2-1     forward, and he has instilled inspiration and admiration in the
 2-2     faculty and staff at Sam Houston State and in the higher education
 2-3     community throughout the state; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, To his students, Dr. Marks is a man of integrity,
 2-5     warmth, and good humor who has served as a mentor and friend, as
 2-6     well as a role model, and his influence has helped shape the lives
 2-7     of several generations of young men and women; and
 2-8           WHEREAS, Dr. Marks has also given generously of his time and
 2-9     experience to the citizens of Walker County and the city of
2-10     Huntsville through his extensive involvement in civic activities;
2-11     in all aspects of his life, he has led by example and has set high
2-12     standards to which others may aspire; now, therefore, be it
2-13           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-14     Legislature hereby commend Bobby Kees Marks for his distinguished
2-15     tenure with the Texas State University System and Sam Houston State
2-16     University and extend to him sincere best wishes for much happiness
2-17     and success in years to come; and, be it further
2-18           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-19     prepared for Dr. Marks as an expression of high regard by the Texas
2-20     House of Representatives.
                                                                       Ellis
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1159 was adopted by the House on May
         28, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House