78S30400 JHS-D

By:  Flynn                                                        H.R. No. 130



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Commerce is paying tribute to 
former university president Dr. Charles J. Austin by naming the 
Industrial Engineering and Technology Building in honor of this 
esteemed gentleman; and
	WHEREAS, An Ohio native who holds degrees from Xavier 
University, the University of Colorado, and the University of 
Cincinnati, Dr. Austin served as president and CEO of 
TAMU--Commerce from February 1982 through December 1986; and
	WHEREAS, During his tenure, Dr. Austin implemented numerous 
bold initiatives, including the establishment of a new 
organizational structure designed to increase the efficiency and 
effectiveness of the university's academic and administrative 
offices; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Austin also endeavored to boost the university's 
reputation by raising academic standards, supporting scholarly 
research, and increasing endowment and scholarship funds; 
furthermore, he oversaw the remodeling of several campus buildings 
and instituted a campus-wide beautification program; and
	WHEREAS, Few individuals have contributed as much to the 
success of TAMU--Commerce as has Dr. Austin, and his noteworthy 
efforts have truly been vital to the continued growth and 
prosperity of this outstanding educational facility; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the dedication 
of the Charles J. Austin Industrial Engineering and Technology 
Building and commend Dr. Austin for his myriad contributions to 
Texas A&M University--Commerce.