82S11327 BPG-D

By: Gallego H.R. No. 278

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Dr. Ismael Sosa, Jr., has distinguished himself as president of Southwest Texas Junior College, and it is indeed fitting to recognize his outstanding service; and

WHEREAS, Under the skilled leadership of Dr. Sosa, Southwest Texas Junior College has been ranked among the top 120 community colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute; the Aspen College Excellence Program analyzed publicly available data from approximately 1,200 colleges in the U.S. and focused on completion, which includes graduation and transfer to four-year colleges, as well as such criteria as improvement over time and outcomes for disadvantaged students; SWTJC was one of only 9 community colleges in the state that were considered to be among the top 10 percent in the country, and the selection of the Uvalde school is a testament to the exceptional results achieved under the guidance of Dr. Sosa; and

WHEREAS, In addition, the Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce named Dr. Sosa its 2011 Uvaldean of the Year at its annual banquet in February; this prestigious accolade reflects the high esteem in which Dr. Sosa is held by his fellow residents and the importance of the role he plays in the local community; and

WHEREAS, Through his commitment to excellence and his dedication to the students at SWTJC as well as to the citizens of Uvalde, Dr. Ismael Sosa has set an inspiring example of leadership and civic engagement, and he has earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who know him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Dr. Ismael Sosa, Jr., for his achievements as president of Southwest Texas Junior College and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Sosa as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.