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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1165
 1-3           WHEREAS, On August 31, 2001, Bobby Kees Marks is retiring
 1-4     from his position as President of Sam Houston State University
 1-5     after more than four decades of exemplary service as a member of
 1-6     the school faculty and administration; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Dr. Marks joined the faculty of Sam Houston State
 1-8     Teachers College in 1960 and was promoted through the academic
 1-9     ranks; he served for 15 years as Dean of the School of Business
1-10     and Applied Arts, for 11 years as Vice President for Academic
1-11     Affairs and Student Services, and as Interim President from
1-12     October 16, 1995, to June 4, 1996; and
1-13           WHEREAS, This highly regarded man was named Sam Houston
1-14     State University's 11th president on June 4, 1996; and
1-15           WHEREAS, The major focus of Dr. Marks's administration has
1-16     been the use of technology for instructional programs, student
1-17     retention, fundraising, and international activities; and
1-18           WHEREAS, His pursuit of service to humankind is demonstrated
1-19     through his lifetime involvement in education and community service
1-20     and as a mentor to thousands of students; and
1-21           WHEREAS, To his students and colleagues, he is highly
1-22     respected as a man of integrity, warmth, and good humor; he works
 2-1     assiduously as a citizen of the community and leads through example
 2-2     and courteous statesmanship; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, Bobby Kees Marks has demonstrated the dedication,
 2-4     commitment, and fairness essential for success in this esteemed
 2-5     position throughout his tenure; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, Dr. Marks has given generously of his time and
 2-7     experience to the citizens of Walker County and the City of
 2-8     Huntsville, and his service has been an asset to the State of Texas;
 2-9     now, therefore, be it
2-10           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-11     77th Legislature, hereby commend Bobby Kees Marks for his
2-12     distinguished tenure with the Texas State University System and
2-13     Sam Houston State University, in particular, and extend to him
2-14     sincere best wishes for much happiness and success in years to
2-15     come; and, be it further
2-16           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
2-17     prepared for Dr. Marks as an expression of high regard from
2-18     the Texas Senate.
2-19                                                                   Ogden
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2-21                                          President of the Senate
2-22                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-23                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-24                                  on May 23, 2001.
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2-26                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-27                                  ______________________________________
2-28                                           Member, Texas Senate