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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Stephen F. Austin State University is holding an |
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investiture ceremony for its 11th president, Dr. Neal Weaver, on |
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May 1, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver was selected for this distinguished |
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position by The University of Texas System Board of Regents in March |
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2024, following a rigorous search process and a unanimous vote to |
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appoint him; he began his tenure as president on May 13, 2024; and |
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WHEREAS, During the first year of his presidency, Dr. Weaver |
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has ably guided Stephen F. Austin State University in cultivating a |
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supportive environment for its students, faculty, and staff; he is |
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certain to continue to lead the institution to new heights as the |
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latest addition to The University of Texas System, with a clear |
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focus on furthering the university's academic mission, fostering |
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innovation, and strengthening its ties to the East Texas community; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver has brought to his position a wealth of |
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experience in higher education leadership; he previously served as |
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president of Georgia Southwestern State University and as vice |
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president for university advancement and innovation at Nicholls |
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State University, and he held various prominent roles at West Texas |
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A&M University and Northeastern State University; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dr. Weaver has demonstrated a |
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commitment to student success, institutional growth, and academic |
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excellence; he has driven significant progress in enrollment, |
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retention, and fundraising at every institution he has served; and |
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WHEREAS, Highly educated, Dr. Weaver holds a bachelor's |
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degree from Oklahoma Panhandle State University, a master of |
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business administration degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State |
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University, and a doctor of philosophy degree in organizational |
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leadership from the University of Oklahoma; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Neal Weaver has proven himself to be an |
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accomplished leader in higher education and an effective advocate |
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for students, and the Stephen F. Austin State University community |
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is indeed fortunate to have him at the helm of the institution; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Neal Weaver on his investiture |
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as president of Stephen F. Austin State University and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Dr. Weaver as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |