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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 155
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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 Midwestern State University as |
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an assistant professor of chemistry in 1967, and he became chair |
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of the chemistry department three years later; in 1978, he was |
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named the university's vice president for academic affairs, and |
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he continued to teach courses in chemistry; and |
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WHEREAS, This outstanding educator was appointed Midwestern |
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State University's 10th president in 2001, and over the past 14 years |
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he has proven to be a dynamic leader, earning the admiration of |
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faculty, staff, and 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 |
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member of the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and of the boards |
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of the Erle and Emma White Hospice Endowment Trust, the Texas |
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Specialty Hospital at Wichita Falls, and the Sheppard Air Force |
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Base Heritage Center; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dr. Rogers has enjoyed the love |
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and support of his family, which includes his wife, Dr. Karen Rogers, |
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his two daughters, his son-in-law, and his granddaughter; and |
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WHEREAS, For 48 years, the dedication, professionalism, |
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and commitment to excellence demonstrated by Dr. Jesse Rogers |
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have greatly benefited Midwestern State University, and he may |
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indeed reflect with pride on a distinguished career as he embarks |
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upon the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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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 to |
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him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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Dr. Rogers as an expression of high regard 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 February 11, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |