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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dr. Neal Weaver on his exceptional career and his |
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distinguished service as president of Stephen F. Austin State |
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University; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver has dedicated more than three decades |
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to university leadership; he previously served as president of |
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Georgia Southwestern State University, and he held key |
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administrative roles at Nicholls State University, West Texas |
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A&M University, and Northeastern State University before being |
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appointed president of Stephen F. Austin State University on May |
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13, 2024; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver has demonstrated remarkable diligence |
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and dedication in prioritizing university goals, strategically |
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allocating resources, and fostering a culture of empowerment, |
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and his efforts have led to record-breaking student enrollment |
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and alumni and donor support at the institutions where he served; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, An esteemed authority in higher education |
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management, he has successfully overseen multiple fund-raising |
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campaigns, secured crucial state and community investments, and |
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spearheaded efforts that have resulted in $500 million in |
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university funding directly benefiting students, faculty, and |
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campus infrastructure; his prudent financial leadership has been |
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vital in facilitating the establishment of scholarships, |
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endowing professorships and chairs, and advancing capital |
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improvement efforts as well as innovative programs designed to |
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enhance student success and promote institutional excellence; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver is highly regarded for his expertise |
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in organizational leadership, and he was instrumental in |
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launching the President Jimmy Carter Leadership Development |
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Program; he has taught courses in management, leadership |
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development, and organizational behavior, and he has been |
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honored as a Stellar Speaker at Council for Advancement and |
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Support of Education conferences and summer institutes and gives |
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generously of his time and talents as an instructor and volunteer |
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for Youth Leadership Oklahoma; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver holds a doctoral degree from the |
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University of Oklahoma and a master's degree from Southeastern |
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Oklahoma State University, and he earned his bachelor's degree in |
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speech communication from Oklahoma Panhandle State University; |
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he sets an admirable example through his devotion to his family |
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and his community engagement at Stephen F. Austin State |
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University, and he is supported in all things through the love |
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and encouragement of his wife, Kristi, and their three sons, two |
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daughters-in-law, and granddaughter; his superior leadership and |
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unwavering commitment to higher education in the Lone Star State |
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has been an invaluable asset, and he is truly deserving of |
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special recognition for his service; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Neal Weaver on his outstanding |
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contributions to advancing the mission of Stephen F. Austin State |
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University and extend to him best wishes for the university's |
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ongoing success; and, be 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. |