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                                                                  H.R. No. 176



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Don W. Brown is stepping down from his position as 
Texas commissioner of higher education, concluding a tenure that 
was highlighted by his vital role in the development, creation, and 
implementation of "Closing the Gaps by 2015"; and
	WHEREAS, This far-reaching higher education plan benefits 
Texas and its citizens by promoting participation, success, 
excellence, and research among higher education students in Texas; 
the initiative also helps to close the gaps that exist in comparison 
with the performance of students from other states; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Brown received his bachelor's degree in 
government with honors from The University of Texas at Austin and he 
holds a master's degree and a Ph.D. in political science from the 
University of Wisconsin--Madison; he began his tenure with the 
state's higher education commission in 1983 as a program director 
and he has since served as assistant to the commissioner, assistant 
commissioner for special programs, and deputy commissioner; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his esteemed career with the commission, 
this dedicated public servant has demonstrated a commitment to 
improving cooperation and coordination between higher education 
and public education; his efforts have helped to ensure the success 
of the P-16 Council and related initiatives, leading to a brighter 
future for higher education in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Brown has overseen the development of many 
higher education innovations, including the Supply/Demand Pathway 
for ensuring the most efficient use of the state's higher education 
resources and the Texas Public Education Information Resource for 
providing valuable public and higher education data for making 
effective decisions on education policies; and
	WHEREAS, A man of great vision, he has worked diligently with 
higher education officials, public education officials, the 
business community, civic and community leaders, legislators and 
elected officials, and Texans from diverse backgrounds and locales, 
developing a consensus for closing the gaps in education throughout 
Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Brown's unassuming manner, congenial 
temperament, and gracious style mask a steely resolve and a 
tenacious desire to help the state achieve the goals of the "Closing 
the Gaps" plan and to make a positive difference in the lives of the 
Lone Star State's students; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Don W. Brown for 
his longtime service with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating 
Board and extend to him best wishes for continued success and 
happiness in all his endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Brown as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                         Gallego

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 176 was adopted by the House on July 
28, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House