SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 364
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Dr. Neal Weaver on his exceptional career and his
  distinguished service as president of Stephen F. Austin State
  University; and
 
         WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver has dedicated more than three decades to
  university leadership; he previously served as president of
  Georgia Southwestern State University, and he held key
  administrative roles at Nicholls State University, West Texas A&M
  University, and Northeastern State University before being
  appointed president of Stephen F. Austin State University on
  May 13, 2024; and
 
         WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver has demonstrated remarkable diligence
  and dedication in prioritizing university goals, strategically
  allocating resources, and fostering a culture of empowerment, and
  his efforts have led to record-breaking student enrollment and
  alumni and donor support at the institutions where he served; and
 
         WHEREAS, An esteemed authority in higher education
  management, he has successfully overseen multiple fund-raising
  campaigns, secured crucial state and community investments, and
  spearheaded efforts that have resulted in $500 million in
  university funding directly benefiting students, faculty, and
  campus infrastructure; his prudent financial leadership has been
  vital in facilitating the establishment of scholarships, endowing
  professorships and chairs, and advancing capital improvement
  efforts as well as innovative programs designed to enhance student
  success and promote institutional excellence; and
 
         WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver is highly regarded for his expertise in
  organizational leadership, and he was instrumental in launching
  the President Jimmy Carter Leadership Development Program; he has
  taught courses in management, leadership development, and
  organizational behavior, and he has been honored as a Stellar
  Speaker at Council for Advancement and Support of Education
  conferences and summer institutes and gives generously of his time
  and talents as an instructor and volunteer for Youth Leadership
  Oklahoma; and
 
         WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver holds a doctoral degree from the
  University of Oklahoma and a master's degree from Southeastern
  Oklahoma State University, and he earned his bachelor's degree in
  speech communication from Oklahoma Panhandle State University;
  he sets an admirable example through his devotion to his family
  and his community engagement at Stephen F. Austin State
  University, and he is supported in all things through the love
  and encouragement of his wife, Kristi, and their three sons, two
  daughters-in-law, and granddaughter; his superior leadership and
  unwavering commitment to higher education in the Lone Star State
  has been an invaluable asset, and he is truly deserving of
  special recognition for his service; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Neal Weaver on his outstanding
  contributions to advancing the mission of Stephen F. Austin State
  University and extend to him best wishes for the university's
  ongoing success; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Nichols
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 3, 2025.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate