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78S30358 JHS-D

By:  Wise                                                         H.R. No. 127



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For the past 25 years, Dr. J. Gilbert Leal of 
Harlingen has served as president of Texas State Technical College 
(TSTC), and his exemplary leadership in this important position 
truly merits special recognition; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Leal's tenure with TSTC began in December of 
1969 when he was hired as an adult basic instructor; he has since 
served as migrant counselor supervisor, director of admissions and 
records, and dean of student services, demonstrating dedication and 
excellence in each of these demanding roles; and
	WHEREAS, A 1968 graduate of North Texas State University, Dr. 
Leal earned a bachelor of science in physical education and spent a 
year as a teacher and coach with the Brownsville Consolidated 
School District before joining the staff at TSTC; and
	WHEREAS, His commitment to personal and professional growth 
is evident in his pursuit of advanced degrees; he received a master 
of education degree in counseling and guidance from Pan American 
University in 1974 and a doctor of philosophy in vocational 
education from East Texas State University in 1986; and
	WHEREAS, Under Dr. Leal's guidance, TSTC has grown and 
prospered as an institution, as evidenced by the addition of 14 
instructional buildings, a student center, a gymnasium, a 
child-care center, student housing, a service support center, a 
field house, and a workforce center; and
	WHEREAS, The students, faculty, and staff of TSTC have truly 
benefited from the myriad contributions made by Dr. Leal; his 
efforts have resulted in the flourishing of this outstanding 
educational resource, and the citizens of the Lone Star State owe 
him a debt of gratitude; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Dr. J. Gilbert Leal 
for his longtime service at Texas State Technical College in 
Harlingen and commend him for his exemplary efforts in support of 
education in the Rio Grande Valley and the Lone Star State; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Leal as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.