SR396 - Congratulating Dr. Neal Weaver on his investiture as president of Stephen F. Austin State University.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 396          WHEREAS, Stephen F. Austin State University is holding an   investiture ceremony for its 11th president, Dr. Neal Weaver, on   May 1, 2025; and          WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver was selected for this distinguished   position by The University of Texas System Board of Regents in   March 2024, following a rigorous search process and a unanimous   vote to appoint him; he began his tenure as president on May 13,   2024; and          WHEREAS, During the first year of his presidency,   Dr. Weaver has ably guided Stephen F. Austin State University in   cultivating a supportive environment for its students, faculty,   and staff; he is certain to continue to lead the institution to   new heights as the latest addition to The University of Texas   System, with a clear focus on furthering the university's   academic mission, fostering innovation, and strengthening its   ties to the East Texas community; and          WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver has brought to his position a wealth of   experience in higher education leadership; he previously served   as president of Georgia Southwestern State University and as vice   president for university advancement and innovation at Nicholls   State University, and he held various prominent roles at West   Texas A&M University and Northeastern State University; and          WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dr. Weaver has   demonstrated a commitment to student success, institutional   growth, and academic excellence; he has driven significant   progress in enrollment, retention, and fundraising at every   institution he has served; and          WHEREAS, Highly educated, Dr. Weaver holds a bachelor's   degree from Oklahoma Panhandle State University, a master of   business administration degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State   University, and a doctor of philosophy degree in organizational   leadership from the University of Oklahoma; and          WHEREAS, Dr. Neal Weaver has proven himself to be an   accomplished leader in higher education and an effective   advocate for students, and the Stephen F. Austin State University   community is indeed fortunate to have him at the helm of the   institution; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby congratulate Dr. Neal Weaver on his   investiture as president of Stephen F. Austin State University   and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with   his important work; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for Dr. Weaver as an expression of high regard from the   Texas Senate.     Campbell                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 14, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate