78S20240 JNC-D

By:  McReynolds                                                   H.R. No. 103



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On August 29, 2003, after nearly a decade of 
outstanding service to Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) in 
Nacogdoches, Kent Hutchison will embark on a new chapter in his 
professional life; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hutchison earned his bachelor of arts degree in 
journalism from SFA and worked as a legislative director for the 
Texas House of Representatives before returning to his alma mater, 
where he is currently completing a master's degree in public 
administration; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the university staff since 1994, Mr. 
Hutchison began his service as a communication officer with the 
campus police and through the years has held increasingly 
responsible positions, advancing to the office of admissions and 
the division of continuing education, which he has served as 
associate director and director; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman is actively involved in his 
community, serving as a volunteer firefighter, as the assistant 
governor for Rotary International District 5910, and with the local 
chamber of commerce; in 2000 he was appointed chairman of the 
Citizens' Advisory Committee for Rural Subdivisions of Nacogdoches 
County; and
	WHEREAS, Kent Hutchison has been an exceptional asset to 
Stephen F. Austin State University throughout the past nine years, 
and his presence will surely be missed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Kent Hutchison for 
his notable career with Stephen F. Austin State University and 
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all of 
his endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Hutchison as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.