SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 648

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Dr. James W. Vick as he leaves his position as vice 
president of Student Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin 
to return to full-time faculty status; and
	WHEREAS, Named vice president of Student Affairs in 1989, 
Dr. Vick has overseen many significant changes in the services 
offered to students during his tenure in that position; and
	WHEREAS, Among the many additions and improvements 
implemented during his administration are the creation of the 
honors residence halls and the Honors Office, the establishment 
of the Freshman Interest Group program, the renovation of
Gregory Gymnasium, and the construction of the Student Services 
building; and
	WHEREAS, While performing his duties as vice president, 
Dr. Vick has continued to teach a freshman seminar and a Plan II 
mathematics course each year; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Vick has earned numerous awards for his 
outstanding teaching and his service to undergraduate honors 
programs, including the Jean Holloway Teaching Excellence Award, 
the William Blunk Professorship, and the President's Associates 
Teaching Award; he was named an Ashbel Smith Professor in 1992; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. James W. Vick for his valuable
contributions to student life at The University of Texas at Austin 
and extend to him best wishes for the future as a full-time 
professor; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 19, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate