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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Dr. Jesse W. Rogers is retiring as president of |
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Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls on August 31, 2015, |
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drawing to a close nearly half a century of exemplary service to |
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that institution; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Rogers joined MSU as an assistant professor of |
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chemistry in 1967, and he became chair of the chemistry department |
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three years later; in 1978, he was named the university's vice |
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president for academic affairs, and he continued to teach courses |
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in chemistry; and |
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WHEREAS, This outstanding educator was appointed MSU's 10th |
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president in 2001, and over the past 14 years he has proven to be a |
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dynamic leader, earning the admiration of faculty, staff, and |
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students alike; and |
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WHEREAS, A highly respected figure in his field, Dr. Rogers |
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has worked closely with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating |
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Board, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the |
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Council of Public University Presidents and Chancellors; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to his other responsibilities, |
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Dr. Rogers has found time to give back to his community as a member |
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of the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and of the boards of the |
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Erle and Emma White Hospice Endowment Trust, the Texas Specialty |
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Hospital at Wichita Falls, and the Sheppard Air Force Base Heritage |
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Center; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dr. Rogers has enjoyed the |
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love and support of his family, which includes his wife, Dr. Karen |
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Rogers, his two daughters, his son-in-law, and his granddaughter; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, For 48 years, the dedication, professionalism, and |
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commitment to excellence demonstrated by Dr. Jesse Rogers have |
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greatly benefited Midwestern State University, and he may indeed |
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reflect with pride on a distinguished career as he embarks upon the |
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next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Jesse W. Rogers on his |
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retirement as president of Midwestern State University and extend |
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to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Dr. Rogers as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |