SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 120

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Dr. Ray Marvin Keck III, who is being inducted as a 
2004 Laureate of the Laredo Business Hall of Fame by Junior 
Achievement of Laredo on May 13, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, The Junior Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of 
Fame annually recognizes the most esteemed leaders of business 
and free enterprise in the greater Laredo area; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Ray Marvin Keck III has served as president of 
Texas A&M International University since September, 2001; he 
served the school as associate professor of Spanish and chair of 
the Department of Language, Literature and Arts from 1994 to 1999 
and as provost and vice president for academic affairs from 1999 
until 2001; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply committed to improving educational 
opportunities for the residents of Laredo, Dr. Keck has initiated 
many new programs at Texas A&M International University; under 
his leadership, the school has created a program in fine arts, 
revised the Spanish curriculum, instituted a faculty research 
track, developed an Honors program and organized the Office of 
Distance Learning; and
	WHEREAS, A visionary and innovative leader, Dr. Keck's many 
accomplishments reflect his dedication to the people of Laredo, 
and he is truly a role model for the young people of today; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend 
Dr. Ray Marvin Keck III for his outstanding contributions to the 
field of education and to the community and extend congratulations
to him on his induction as a 2004 Laureate of the Laredo Business 
Hall of Fame; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 10, 2004.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate