Bill Text: TX HCR14 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Concurrent Resolution 14 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating Dr. Jonathan J. Sanford on his inauguration as the 10th president of the University of Dallas.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 2)

Status: (Passed) 2021-10-25 - Signed by the Governor [HCR14 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HCR14-Enrolled.html



	H.C.R. No. 14



	HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Dr. Jonathan J. Sanford was inaugurated as the 10th
	president of the University of Dallas on October 1, 2021; and
	WHEREAS, Since joining the University of Dallas in 2015,
	Dr. Sanford has built a proven record of leadership and gained a
	wealth of experience from his service as dean of the institution's
	Constantin College of Liberal Arts and as provost; he has overseen
	all of the university's academic deans, as well as special outreach
	projects such as the Studies in Catholic Faith and Culture program;
	further, he played an instrumental role in the development of the
	school's new strategic plan; and
	WHEREAS, A highly respected figure in his field, Dr. Sanford
	holds leadership positions in a number of professional and academic
	organizations, including the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars and
	the American Catholic Philosophical Association, and he is a Fellow
	of the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture; he has published
	numerous articles and book chapters on such topics as virtue theory
	and metaphysics, and he is the author of the book Before Virtue:
	Assessing Contemporary Virtue Ethics; moreover, for the past three
	years, he has hosted the "Good News at UD" portion of the Good News
	Show on Guadalupe Radio; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Sanford graduated summa cum laude with a degree
	in classical languages and philosophy from Xavier University and
	received his doctorate in philosophy from the State University of
	New York at Buffalo; he went on to complete a postdoctoral
	fellowship at Fordham University; prior to joining the University
	of Dallas, he served as associate vice president for academic
	affairs and chair of philosophy at Franciscan University of
	Steubenville, where he was also the principal elected faculty
	representative; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Sanford enjoys the love
	and support of his wife, Rebecca, and he takes great pride in their
	nine children and two granddaughters; he is a valued congregant of
	St. Rita Catholic Church; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Sanford's dedication, professionalism, and
	expertise have greatly benefited countless people over the course
	of his distinguished career, and he may indeed reflect with pride on
	his many achievements as he takes on the challenges and
	opportunities of his new role; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas,
	3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Jonathan J. Sanford on
	his inauguration as president of the University of Dallas and
	extend to him sincere best wishes for a successful tenure; and, be
	it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Dr. Sanford as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives and Senate.

	Craddick


	______________________________	______________________________
	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House


	I certify that H.C.R. No. 14 was adopted by the House on
	October 14, 2021, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House


	I certify that H.C.R. No. 14 was adopted by the Senate on
	October 15, 2021, by a viva-voce vote.

	______________________________
	Secretary of the Senate
	APPROVED: __________________
	Date

	__________________
	Governor