ENROLLED
2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 213
BY REPRESENTATIVE MONTOUCET
A RESOLUTION
To commend Dr. William J. Nunez, III, upon his retirement after forty-five years in higher
education and to recognize his dedication to Louisiana students.
WHEREAS, William J. Nunez, III, earned a bachelor's degree in zoology and
chemistry and a master's degree in microbiology and biochemistry from Louisiana State
University, and a doctorate in immunology/microbiology from the University of North
Texas; and
WHEREAS, for forty-five years, Dr. William J. Nunez, III, has been a leader in
academia and campus administration, rising through faculty ranks to serve as chancellor of
Louisiana State University-Eunice; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Nunez was named chancellor of LSU-Eunice in 1996 after serving
as a professor and chairman of Biology and Health Sciences at the University of Detroit, the
dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Missouri Western State University, and the vice
chancellor for Academic Affairs at Indiana University-Kokomo; and
WHEREAS, during Dr. Nunez's sixteen-year tenure as chancellor, LSU-Eunice
became a competitive regional institution that has earned the support and respect of the
community and the state; and
WHEREAS, LSU-Eunice has achieved reaccreditation twice under the leadership of
Dr. Nunez while the institution has grown in size, become more technologically advanced,
and increased its academic standards, and the university continues to provide critical access
to higher education for students in the Acadiana region; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Nunez created development and awards programs for LSU-Eunice
faculty and staff; he also implemented the Program Appraisal Process and the Advanced
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College Program, which served as the precursor for the dual-enrollment program within the
Board of Regents; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the achievements of this outstanding
higher education administrator upon his retirement after forty-five years of service.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Dr. William J. Nunez, III, upon the occasion
of his retirement after forty-five years of service in higher education; does hereby express
the gratitude of the citizens of the state for his contributions to the learning and development
of young minds; and does hereby extend best wishes for a rich and full life in his retirement
years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Dr. William J. Nunez, III.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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