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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 105
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Rickey L. Eddie for the pivotal role he played in the |
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establishment of the University of North Texas at Dallas; and |
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WHEREAS, Rickey Eddie was a member of the original staff of |
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the University of North Texas System Center at Dallas; over the |
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course of his 12-year tenure, he contributed greatly to the |
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university's development into the institution it is today; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Eddie created and implemented the policies |
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that continue to serve as the foundation for the university's |
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Financial Aid Department; while serving as student services |
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coordinator for the areas of financial aid, scholarships, and |
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veteran affairs, he was instrumental in crafting successful |
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community outreach partnerships and in working with the Dallas |
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County Community College District to raise awareness of the |
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Complete the Dream scholarship program; and |
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WHEREAS, He was the original student liaison and visited |
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schools, churches, and other organizations to recruit students |
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to the campus; he also initiated the University of North Texas at |
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Dallas Financial Aid and Scholarship Awareness Day, which |
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annually brings hundreds of high school students to the campus |
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for informational workshops and hands-on assistance with federal |
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financial aid forms; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Eddie has also been active in a variety of |
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community organizations and has received numerous commendations |
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for his work, including the In the House Award from the Dallas |
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Housing Authority and the Jack and Jill of America Public |
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Services Award; he is truly deserving of recognition for his |
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outstanding achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Rickey L. Eddie |
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on his exemplary efforts in the development of the University of |
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North Texas at Dallas and extend to him best wishes for continued |
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success in all his endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on June 21, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |