SR510 - Recognizing Ron Clinton on the occasion of his retirement.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 510          WHEREAS, Dr. Ron Clinton is retiring as president of   Northeast Texas Community College on June 30, 2025, drawing to a   close an exemplary tenure with the institution that has spanned   nearly four decades; and          WHEREAS, Over the course of his career at NTCC, Dr. Clinton   has held numerous roles; he initially served as the director of   the music department, a position that stemmed from his earlier   work as a concert pianist; he has also taught humanities and   philosophy, and he held the office of executive vice president   for instruction; since becoming president in 2017, he has   expanded access to higher education by creating new academic and   workforce programs, implementing a $20 million campus   renovation, and fostering a culture that empowers students to   succeed; and          WHEREAS, A leader in his profession, Dr. Clinton has served   on numerous state education committees and boards as well as   college accreditation teams throughout the southeastern United   States; his many accolades include the 2014 Carl M. "Cheesie"   Nelson Award from the Texas Association of Community Colleges, a   2024 Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction from the Phi Theta   Kappa Honor Society, and the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award from   the Mount Pleasant-Titus County Chamber of Commerce; and          WHEREAS, Engaged in his community, Dr. Clinton is an   active member of the Rotary Club, and he has drawn on his musical   talents to serve as the founding director of the NTCC Community   Chorus and as music director of First Presbyterian Church;   moreover, he performs at the Whatley Center for Performing Arts   each year; and          WHEREAS, Dr. Clinton holds a bachelor's degree from   Stephen F. Austin State University, and he earned his master's   degree and doctorate from The University of Texas at Austin; in   all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife,   Susan, their four children, Evan, Amy, Costa, and Katie, and two   grandchildren, Dean and Helena; retirement will afford him the   opportunity to travel and spend more time with his family; and          WHEREAS, Dr. Ron Clinton's dedication and leadership have   greatly benefited Northeast Texas Community College, and he may   indeed take pride in his outstanding record of service as he   embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore,   be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby congratulate Dr. Ron Clinton on his   retirement as president of Northeast Texas Community College and   extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it   further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for Dr. Clinton as an expression of high regard from the   Texas Senate.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 12, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate