SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1088 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize McKen V. Carrington on the occasion of his appointment May 6, 2005, as dean of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in Houston; and WHEREAS, Dean Carrington served as interim dean for the past three years, and under his leadership, student performance on the Texas bar exam and the job placement rate of graduates significantly improved; and WHEREAS, McKen V. Carrington's professional career includes academic, corporate, and government service; he taught law for over 18 years, and he was in academic administration for over 12 years; he has served the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the American Bar Association as a member of accreditation teams and has served in national legal education organizations; and WHEREAS, He was the lead liaison for the American Bar Association African Law Initiative Sister Law School Project in Malawi, Africa; the project resulted in several faculty exchanges, a Fulbright scholarship, and library development at both the High Court of Malawi and the University of Malawi; and WHEREAS, An exemplary professor of law and interim dean, McKen Carrington will undoubtedly continue to be a valuable asset to the educational system of this state through his service as dean of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 79th Legislature, hereby commend McKen V. Carrington for his outstanding leadership and his exceptional academic and administrative career and extend to him congratulations on his appointment as dean of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem of the Texas Senate. Ellis ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 29, 2005. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate