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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 948
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dr. Norman C. Francis, who is retiring as president of |
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Xavier University of Louisiana on June 30, 2015, after 56 years |
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of distinguished service at the institution; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Francis is a greatly respected leader in the |
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field of higher education; he has served as president of Xavier |
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University of Louisiana for 47 years, and under his leadership, |
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the university has earned a stellar reputation for academic |
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excellence and student achievement; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Francis has worked diligently to ensure the |
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success of the university and of the students who have enrolled |
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at the school throughout his tenure; in 2015, the institution was |
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named one of the nation's best colleges by the Princeton Review; and |
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WHEREAS, Xavier University of Louisiana is ranked number |
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one in the nation by number of bachelor's degrees awarded to |
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African American students in biological and biomedical sciences, |
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physical sciences, and physics and is also ranked number one by |
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number of African American graduates who go on to complete |
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medical school; 71 percent of students at the university are |
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enrolled in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics |
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programs; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Francis has played a key role in the long and |
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distinguished history of Xavier University of Louisiana; his |
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professional contributions have positioned the university to |
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continue on a path of success well into the future, and his |
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presence will be greatly missed; and |
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WHEREAS, In recognition of his exemplary service, |
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Dr. Francis is being honored at a special ceremony at the |
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historic Julia Ideson Public Library in Houston on May 23, 2015; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Norman C. Francis on his |
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exceptional leadership as president of Xavier University of |
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Louisiana and extend to him best wishes for the future; 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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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 May 21, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |