SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 771
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Lee F. Jackson, who is retiring after 15 years of
	exceptional service as chancellor of the University of North
	Texas System; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson joined the University of North Texas
	System as chancellor in 2002 after a long and distinguished
	career in public service that saw him serve five terms in the
	Texas House of Representatives and four terms as Dallas County
	judge; he was named to Texas Monthly's "Ten Best Legislators"
	list in 1983 and was instrumental in the passage of numerous
	infrastructure development bonds and the advancement of other
	improvements and programs throughout Dallas County; and
	WHEREAS, Under his outstanding leadership, the University
	of North Texas System has undergone unprecedented growth;
	four-year and five-year graduation rates have increased
	dramatically and the number of degrees awarded each year has
	nearly doubled; the University of North Texas was named a Tier
	One research university by the Carnegie Endowment, and the
	system's annual research investment has gone from $28 million to
	$68 million; and
	WHEREAS, During Mr. Jackson's tenure, the University of
	North Texas at Dallas opened as the first public university
	within the city, and he has been an ardent supporter of its new
	law school; he also oversaw the creation of new professional
	programs in engineering, pharmacy, and medicine, as well as the
	expansion of the University of North Texas Health Science Center
	in Fort Worth; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary educator and administrator, he is
	respected and admired by faculty and students alike, and his
	presence as chancellor of the University of North Texas System
	will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend Chancellor Lee F. Jackson on his
	exceptional career as chancellor of the University of North Texas
	System and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all
	his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	him as an expression of high regard 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 May 11, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate