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78S10818 JHS-D
By: Gallego 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.