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                                                                  H.R. No. 111



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, John H. Russell's selection as the 10th president of 
McMurry University in Abilene marks a stellar achievement in his 
illustrious career; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Russell took the helm at McMurry University on 
August 1, 2002; with his effective leadership, uncompromising 
integrity, and rare talent for education administration, he is 
enhancing the learning experience for the 1,200 students studying 
in 42 majors and eight preprofessional sequences at this 
distinguished four-year liberal arts university; and
	WHEREAS, Before coming to McMurry, Dr. Russell was executive 
vice president for academic affairs at West Virginia University 
Institute of Technology; responsible for academic support 
operations, he led the development of a six-year strategic plan to 
balance budgets and increase enrollment of first-time college 
students; and
	WHEREAS, A retired colonel of the United States Air Force 
(USAF), Dr. Russell amassed a wealth of experience during his 33 
years in the military; his last assignments included commandant and 
vice commandant of the Air Force Institute of Technology in Ohio and 
senior associate professor of aeronautics, deputy for plans and 
programs at the USAF Academy in Colorado; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Russell earned his bachelor of science degree in 
aerospace engineering from Auburn University, his master of science 
degree in aeronautics and astronautics from Stanford University, 
and his doctorate in aerospace engineering sciences from the 
University of Colorado; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Russell has been a significant contributor to 
academic excellence throughout his career, and his tenure with 
McMurry University will undoubtedly continue in that exemplary 
pattern; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate retired USAF Colonel Dr. John H. 
Russell on being appointed president of McMurry University and 
extend to him best wishes for success in this and all of his 
endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Russell as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Hunter

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 111 was adopted by the House on 
February 5, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House