SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13
         WHEREAS, The retirement of Jim Yeonopolus as chancellor of
  Central Texas College on August 31, 2023, concludes 50 years of
  dedicated service to the institution; and
         WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Air Force,
  Mr. Yeonopolus completed a four-year tour of duty before
  embarking on his career at CTC as a counselor for student
  services; through the years, he held positions of increasing
  responsibility as dean, assistant deputy chancellor, and deputy
  chancellor, and he went on to be appointed as the college's
  fourth chancellor on November 19, 2015; along the way, he has
  demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting veterans and
  members of the military in achieving their educational goals at
  CTC; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Yeonopolus earned his bachelor's degree from
  Texas State University and his master's degree from the
  University of Arizona; he previously served as campaign chair of
  the United Way of the Greater Fort Hood Area and as president of
  the Council of College and Military Educators, which honored him
  with several awards for his commitment to the advancement of
  military and veteran education; he shares his time and expertise
  with the boards of the Central Texas Workforce Commission, the
  Association of the United States Army, the National Association
  of Institutions for Military Education Services, and the Killeen
  Rodeo Association; moreover, he was appointed by Governor Greg
  Abbott to the Task Force on Academic Credit and Industry
  Recognition, and he was selected to serve as an executive council
  member and chair for the Texas State Delegation of the Southern
  Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges; and
         WHEREAS, Honored with numerous accolades over the years,
  Mr. Yeonopolus received a 2021 Congressional Veteran
  Commendation by U.S. Congressman John Carter for his service to
  his community and nation; he was also named Airborne Man of the
  Year by the Vietnamese Airborne Society in 2008, and he was a
  recipient of the 2017 Leon Valley Silver Eagle Award by the
  Longhorn Council of Scouts BSA; and
         WHEREAS, Jim Yeonopolus has led Central Texas College with
  tremendous vision, energy, and dedication, and he may indeed
  reflect with pride on his outstanding record of service and the
  lasting impact he has had on the lives of generations of
  students; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor Jim Yeonopolus on
  his retirement as chancellor of Central Texas College and extend
  to him sincere appreciation for his many years of service; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Yeonopolus as an expression of high regard from
  the Texas Senate.
 
  Flores
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on July 5, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate