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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 128
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dr. James M. Simmons, who is retiring January 31, 2013, |
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as president of Lamar University after 42 years of exceptional |
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service; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Simmons began his career at Lamar University |
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in 1970 as a member of the music faculty; he held numerous |
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positions of importance with the university prior to his 1999 |
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appointment as president, including director of bands, music |
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department chair, and dean of the College of Fine Arts and |
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Communication; and |
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WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the university has nearly |
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doubled its enrollment and has launched an impressive capital |
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campaign that has raised more than $100 million; numerous campus |
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buildings have undergone renovation, and he played an important |
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role in making the university a leader in the field of online |
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education; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Simmons was instrumental in the return of |
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football to the university after a 21-year absence and in the |
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addition of women's soccer and softball; with the return of football |
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came the renewal of the marching band, which under his direction in |
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the 1970s was known as the Grandest Band in the Land; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary educator and administrator, he is |
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respected and admired by colleagues, faculty, and students |
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alike, and his presence as president of Lamar University will be |
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greatly missed; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby commend Dr. James M. Simmons on his |
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outstanding stewardship of Lamar University and extend to him |
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best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be |
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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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Williams, Birdwell, Nichols |
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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 February 13, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |