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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 725

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Dr. Kent Gardner as he retires from his position as 
vice president for student affairs at The University of Texas at 
Arlington to continue with a career as a full-time professor in 
the university's College of Education; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the university administration since 
1967, Dr. Gardner has filled several posts during his tenure, 
including serving as director of housing and as associate dean of 
student life, as well as his current position; and
	WHEREAS, Well known for his expertise as an educator and 
administrator, Dr. Gardner is a much-sought-after speaker and 
has presented numerous workshops throughout the country every 
year on such topics as motivation, leadership, and conflict 
resolution; he currently teaches a leadership development 
course; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Gardner has been a valuable asset to the 
larger academic community in many ways; he has served on the 
board of directors of Texas Student Personnel Administrators and 
has been chairman of the State Commission on Legislative Affairs 
for the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators;
and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Gardner is highly respected for his 
leadership, fairness, and understanding approach to his 
students, and his work on the administrative level will be 
greatly missed; the university is privileged, however, to 
continue to benefit from his many talents as he returns to his 
roots in the classroom; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Kent Gardner for his years 
of dedication as an administrator with the university and extend 
to him best wishes for many more fulfilling years 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.
                                                                            West




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 29, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate