SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 58
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Dr. W. David Watts, who has been named the recipient of
  the 2014 Citizen of the Year Award by the Odessa Chamber of
  Commerce; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Watts is president of The University of Texas
  of the Permian Basin; a native Texan and graduate of The
  University of Texas at Austin, he earned a master's degree and a
  doctoral degree in sociology from the State University of New
  York in Buffalo; and
         WHEREAS, He became president of The University of Texas of
  the Permian Basin in 2001 after having served as vice president
  for academic and student affairs at Jacksonville State University
  in Alabama; his prior experience also included serving as a
  department chair and faculty member at Southwest Texas State
  University and as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at
  Southeastern Louisiana University; and
         WHEREAS, His extensive research and publications on
  sociological issues related to drug and alcohol abuse prevention
  and treatment have had a profound impact on the lives of many; his
  work supporting educational issues has included service on
  numerous statewide task forces and committees; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Watts has had a significant impact on his
  community and his profession, and it is truly fitting that he
  receive special recognition for his outstanding achievements;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
  Legislature, hereby commend Dr. W. David Watts on his many
  contributions to The University of Texas of the Permian Basin and
  the citizens of this state and extend congratulations to him on
  receiving the 2014 Citizen of the Year Award from the Odessa
  Chamber of Commerce; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Seliger
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on January 26, 2015.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate