Bill Text: TX SR155 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Jesse W. Rogers on the occasion of his retirement.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-02-11 - Reported enrolled [SR155 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-SR155-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, Dr. Jesse W. Rogers is retiring as president of | ||
Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls on August 31, 2015, | ||
drawing to a close nearly half a century of exemplary service to | ||
that institution; and | ||
WHEREAS, Dr. Rogers joined Midwestern State University as | ||
an assistant professor of chemistry in 1967, and he became chair | ||
of the chemistry department three years later; in 1978, he was | ||
named the university's vice president for academic affairs, and | ||
he continued to teach courses in chemistry; and | ||
WHEREAS, This outstanding educator was appointed Midwestern | ||
State University's 10th president in 2001, and over the past 14 years | ||
he has proven to be a dynamic leader, earning the admiration of | ||
faculty, staff, and students alike; and | ||
WHEREAS, A highly respected figure in his field, Dr. Rogers | ||
has worked closely with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating | ||
Board, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the | ||
Council of Public University Presidents and Chancellors; and | ||
WHEREAS, In addition to his other responsibilities, | ||
Dr. Rogers has found time to give back to his community as a | ||
member of the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and of the boards | ||
of the Erle and Emma White Hospice Endowment Trust, the Texas | ||
Specialty Hospital at Wichita Falls, and the Sheppard Air Force | ||
Base Heritage Center; and | ||
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dr. Rogers has enjoyed the love | ||
and support of his family, which includes his wife, Dr. Karen Rogers, | ||
his two daughters, his son-in-law, and his granddaughter; and | ||
WHEREAS, For 48 years, the dedication, professionalism, | ||
and commitment to excellence demonstrated by Dr. Jesse Rogers | ||
have greatly benefited Midwestern State University, and he may | ||
indeed reflect with pride on a distinguished career as he embarks | ||
upon the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th | ||
Legislature, hereby congratulate Dr. Jesse W. Rogers on his | ||
retirement as president of Midwestern State University and extend to | ||
him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
Dr. Rogers as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
Estes | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on February 11, 2015. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |