SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 817

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Ben Meador, who is retiring from his position as a member of the board of trustees of San Jacinto College; and

WHEREAS, Ben Meador has served on the board of trustees since 2004 and has been secretary of the board for the past four years; his longtime support of San Jacinto College dates back to 1960, when he handed out flyers in the community to advocate for the college's establishment; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Meador chaired the chancellor search committee in 2003, and he has served as a member of the San Jacinto College Continuing Education and Business Education Advisory Committee; a founding member of the San Jacinto College Foundation, he served as vice chairman of its board of directors in 2002; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his work on behalf of the college, he is a well-known leader in the Pasadena community and has held key positions in numerous local organizations, including the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and the Pasadena Rotary Club; he was named a Pasadena Independent School District Distinguished Alumnus in 2002; and

WHEREAS, Ben Meador's leadership and loyal service have had a lasting impact on San Jacinto College, and he deserves much credit for helping to develop the fine institution the college is today; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Ben Meador on his years of outstanding service on behalf of San Jacinto College and for his valuable leadership as a member of its board of trustees; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Jackson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 20, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate