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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1027
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Robert B. Sloan, Jr., who served as president of
Baylor University from June 1, 1995, through May 31, 2005, during 
a time of great change and progress in the state's oldest 
institution of higher education; and
	WHEREAS, One of President Sloan's greatest achievements 
has been implementing Baylor 2012, the university's 10-year plan 
that calls for Baylor to become a nationally recognized research 
institution and at the same time strengthen its Christian 
mission; and
	WHEREAS, During President Sloan's tenure, the Baylor 
faculty has grown from 644 to 780, and faculty research has 
greatly increased; and
	WHEREAS, Numerous new schools have been established at 
Baylor since 1995, including the School of Engineering and 
Computer Science, the Honors College, and the School of Social 
Work, and a number of new doctoral programs were developed during 
this time; and
	WHEREAS, Minority student enrollment has increased to
30.3 percent in the 2004 fall semester freshman class, and 
graduate student enrollment has grown to an all-time high of 
1,297 students; and
	WHEREAS, Baylor's operating budget and its endowment have 
more than doubled; campus size has increased from 450 acres to 
almost 750 acres, and many new facilities have been built; and

	WHEREAS, President Sloan set high standards for his 
faculty, administrative officers, and students and provided an 
environment conducive to excellence in teaching and learning;
he has had a positive impact on the lives of many students, and 
Baylor University will long benefit from his leadership; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Robert B. Sloan, Jr., for his 
outstanding achievements as president of Baylor University and 
his many contributions to the educational system of this state 
and extend to him best wishes in his new role as university 
chancellor; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Averitt




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 26, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate