SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 528
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Michael J. Sorrell for 10 years of exemplary leadership
	as the 34th president of Paul Quinn College; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 1872, Paul Quinn College is the
	oldest historically black college west of the Mississippi River;
	today, the school excels in its mission of providing a quality,
	faith-based education that addresses the academic, social, and
	Christian development of students and prepares them to be agents
	of change in the global marketplace; and
	WHEREAS, Michael Sorrell stepped in as president of Paul
	Quinn College in 2007, at a time when the school was facing
	hardships; in his 10 years of leadership, he has implemented
	numerous financial and educational initiatives that have helped
	the college recover from years of struggle and become nationally
	renowned for its innovative approach to higher learning; and
	WHEREAS, During President Sorrell's tenure, Paul Quinn
	College has earned a reputation for excellence among historically
	black colleges and universities; the school has been honored as
	an HBCU of the Year, and its Student Government Association and
	business degree program have been recognized as model HBCU
	programs; and
	WHEREAS, President Sorrell is a distinguished leader and,
	among numerous other commendations, is the only two-time recipient
	of the HBCU Male President of the Year Award; he has guided Paul
	Quinn College to a decade of immense progress while honoring the
	same principles that the institution was founded on more than 145
	years ago; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend Michael J. Sorrell for his 10 years
	of outstanding leadership at Paul Quinn College and extend to him
	best wishes for continued 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.
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 29, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate