SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 38

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Texas A&M University--Commerce on the occasion of the 
dedication of its Charles J. Austin Industrial Engineering and 
Technology Building on October 2, 2003; and

	WHEREAS, The building has been named for Dr. Charles J. Austin,
who served as the eighth president of the university from 1982 
to 1986; the former president will attend the ceremony with his 
wife, Caroll, and several other family members; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Austin earned a bachelor's degree from Xavier 
University in Ohio, a master's degree from the University of 
Colorado, and a doctoral degree from the University of Cincinnati;
prior to assuming the presidency of Texas A&M University--Commerce,
he served as dean of Graduate Studies at Trinity University and 
as vice president for Academic Affairs at Georgia Southern 
College; in addition, he had previously held positions in health 
care administration with the Commission on Education for Health 
Administration, the University of Colorado Medical Center, and 
the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare; 
and

	WHEREAS, A highly regarded president during his four-year 
tenure at Texas A&M University--Commerce, Dr. Austin was
dedicated to promoting academic excellence and contributed 
greatly to the high academic standard the university upholds 
today; and

	WHEREAS, During his administration, a strong scholarship 
program was developed and a new organizational structure was 
established among the academic divisions of the university; the 
Office of Enrollment Management was formed, and the Office of 
School Relations was separated from the Office of Admissions, 
giving it new responsibilities for student recruitment; he also 
oversaw repairs and modifications made to the Music Building, 
the Hall of Languages, the Social Sciences Building, and the old 
Zeppa Recreation Center; Gee Library's top three floors were also 
added while he was president; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Austin performed the duties of president 
of Texas A&M University--Commerce with deep commitment and 
dedication, and his outstanding leadership has left a lasting 
imprint on the school and its community; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend best 
wishes for an enjoyable dedication ceremony for the 
Charles J. Austin Industrial Engineering and Technology
Building at Texas A&M University--Commerce; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
this occasion as an expression of regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Deuell




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on September 22, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate