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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Dr. Pedro Reyes has rendered exceptional service to |
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The University of Texas at San Antonio since his appointment as its |
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interim president in February 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of his notable six-month tenure, |
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Dr. Reyes has worked tirelessly to advance the mission of UTSA; he |
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was instrumental in helping the university secure a budget increase |
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during the 85th Texas Legislative Session, and he played a vital |
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role in garnering $27 million in federal research grants for the |
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school, as well as $10 million from the City of San Antonio for a |
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joint-use team facility; under his able guidance, construction |
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began on a new science and engineering building, and a partnership |
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was forged with the San Antonio Independent School District for a |
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prospective charter school; moreover, he established a Community |
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Downtown Campus Advisory Council and task forces on sexual assault, |
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data governance, and the San Antonio Tricentennial celebration; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan previously taught at the |
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University of Kansas and the University of Wisconsin before |
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beginning his distinguished career with The University of Texas in |
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1990 as associate dean of graduate studies at UT Austin, where he |
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was also a professor of education policy and administration; from |
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2003 to 2012, he served as associate vice chancellor for academic |
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planning and assessment for the UT System, followed by a three-year |
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stint as executive vice chancellor for academic affairs; he holds a |
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bachelor's degree and a Ph.D. from the University of |
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Wisconsin--Madison; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his incisive leadership, inspiring vision, |
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and passionate commitment to higher education, Dr. Pedro Reyes has |
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made a meaningful difference in the lives of countless students, |
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and UTSA has benefited immeasurably from his contributions; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Dr. Pedro Reyes on |
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his service as interim president of The University of Texas at San |
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Antonio and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Dr. Reyes as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |