H.R. No. 501

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. Jesse W. Rogers is retiring as president of
	Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls on August 31, 2015,
	drawing to a close nearly half a century of exemplary service to
	that institution; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Rogers joined MSU as an assistant professor of
	chemistry in 1967, and he became chair of the chemistry department
	three years later; in 1978, he was named the university's vice
	president for academic affairs, and he continued to teach courses
	in chemistry; and
	WHEREAS, This outstanding educator was appointed MSU's 10th
	president in 2001, and over the past 14 years he has proven to be a
	dynamic leader, earning the admiration of faculty, staff, and
	students alike; and
	WHEREAS, A highly respected figure in his field, Dr. Rogers
	has worked closely with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
	Board, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the
	Council of Public University Presidents and Chancellors; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his other responsibilities,
	Dr. Rogers has found time to give back to his community as a member
	of the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and of the boards of the
	Erle and Emma White Hospice Endowment Trust, the Texas Specialty
	Hospital at Wichita Falls, and the Sheppard Air Force Base Heritage
	Center; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dr. Rogers has enjoyed the
	love and support of his family, which includes his wife, Dr. Karen
	Rogers, his two daughters, his son-in-law, and his granddaughter;
	and
	WHEREAS, For 48 years, the dedication, professionalism, and
	commitment to excellence demonstrated by Dr. Jesse Rogers have
	greatly benefited Midwestern State University, and he may indeed
	reflect with pride on a distinguished career as he embarks upon the
	next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Jesse W. Rogers on his
	retirement as president of Midwestern State University and extend
	to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Dr. Rogers as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.
	Frank
	Straus Guerra Otto
	Allen Guillen Paddie
	Alonzo Gutierrez Parker
	Alvarado Harless Paul
	Anchia Hernandez Peña
	Anderson of Dallas Herrero Phelan
	Anderson of McLennan Howard Phillips
	Ashby Huberty Pickett
	Aycock Hughes Price
	Bell Hunter Raney
	Blanco Isaac Raymond
	Bohac Israel Reynolds
	Bonnen of Brazoria Johnson Riddle
	Bonnen of Galveston Kacal Rinaldi
	Burkett Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
	Burns Keough Rodriguez of Travis
	Burrows King of Hemphill Romero, Jr.
	Button King of Parker Rose
	Canales King of Taylor Sanford
	Capriglione King of Uvalde Schaefer
	Clardy Klick Schofield
	Coleman Koop Shaheen
	Collier Krause Sheets
	Cook Kuempel Sheffield
	Craddick Landgraf Simmons
	Crownover Larson Simpson
	Dale Laubenberg Smith
	Darby Leach Smithee
	Davis of Dallas Longoria Spitzer
	Davis of Harris Lozano Springer
	Deshotel Lucio III Stephenson
	Dukes Márquez Stickland
	Dutton Martinez Thompson of Brazoria
	Elkins Martinez Fischer Thompson of Harris
	Faircloth McClendon Tinderholt
	Fallon Menéndez Turner of Collin
	Farias Metcalf Turner of Harris
	Farney Meyer Turner of Tarrant
	Farrar Miles VanDeaver
	Fletcher Miller of Comal Villalba
	Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
	Frank Moody Walle
	Frullo Morrison White of Bell
	Galindo Muñoz, Jr. White of Tyler
	Geren Murphy Workman
	Giddings Murr Wray
	Goldman Naishtat Wu
	Gonzales Nevárez Zedler
	González Oliveira Zerwas
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 501 was adopted by the House on February
	17, 2015, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House