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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 160
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dr. Juan E. Mejia, who has been named the recipient of |
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the Nelson Administrative Leadership Award by the Texas |
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Association of Community Colleges; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Mejia is the provost and vice president for |
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academic and student affairs at Tyler Junior College; he received |
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a bachelor's degree in education from Texas A&M University--Corpus |
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Christi before earning a master's degree in adult education and a |
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doctorate in educational leadership from Texas A&M |
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University--Kingsville; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished career, |
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Dr. Mejia has been instrumental in the growth and development of |
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community colleges across the state; he played a vital role as |
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Texas State Technical Institute made the transition to Texas |
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State Technical College, and he was a founder of South Texas |
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Community College and led the institution's evolution to become |
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South Texas College; and |
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WHEREAS, Community colleges enroll nearly half of the |
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state's college students and are an essential part of the higher |
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education landscape in Texas; the leadership and vision of |
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educators like Dr. Mejia ensure that these institutions will |
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continue to play an important role in making Texas a better place |
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in which to live, work, and raise a family; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary educator and administrator, |
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Dr. Mejia is respected and admired by colleagues and students |
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alike, and it is truly fitting that he receive special |
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recognition for his outstanding contributions to the state; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Dr. Juan |
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E. Mejia on his commitment to higher education and extend |
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congratulations to him on receiving the Nelson Administrative |
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Leadership Award; 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 high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Hughes |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on August 15, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |