Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas House Bill HR916

Caption

Congratulating Dr. Kay Eggleston on her appointment as president of Richland College.

Impact

While HR916 is primarily a congratulatory resolution, its impact rests on the recognition of Dr. Eggleston's contributions to educational settings within Texas. It emphasizes the importance of effective leadership in community colleges and illustrates how such leadership can enhance institutional performance. The acknowledgment of her governance may inspire future innovative practices within the state's educational institutions.

Summary

HR916 is a resolution congratulating Dr. Kay Eggleston on her appointment as the president of Richland College. This resolution highlights her significant contributions to the college since becoming its interim president in 2012 and then officially being appointed president. Dr. Eggleston's leadership, particularly during her interim role, led to key changes in the college's operations, including restructuring and budget reductions which helped secure various grants for educational initiatives. Dr. Eggleston has been recognized for her achievements, including her role in making Richland College the first community college to receive the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HR916 is overwhelmingly positive, celebrating Dr. Eggleston's accomplishments and the commendation reflects a collective appreciation from members of the Texas House of Representatives. The resolution serves not only to highlight her achievements but also to promote the value of leadership and commitment within the community and higher education sectors.

Contention

Given its nature as a resolution, there are no points of contention associated with HR916. The document uniformly supports and acknowledges Dr. Eggleston's role without presenting opposing views or debates. However, the resolution could spark discussions about leadership effectiveness in educational institutions and ultimately contribute to revealing broader challenges faced by educational administrators.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

TX HR94

Congratulating Dr. Cheryl Sparks on her 70th birthday and commending her for her service as president of Howard College.

TX HR37

Congratulating Dr. Bill Coppola on his retirement as president of Tarrant County College Southeast Campus.

TX HR52

Congratulating Dr. Jerry King on his retirement as president of Trinity Valley Community College.

TX HR635

Congratulating Page Michel on her appointment as president and CEO of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce.

TX HR1789

Commending Dr. Shah Ardalan for his service as founding president of Lone Star College-University Park in Houston.

TX HR1071

Congratulating Jordan Robinson on her appointment as president and CEO of the Round Rock Chamber.

TX HR673

Congratulating Rudy D. Garza on his appointment as president and CEO of CPS Energy.

TX HCR108

Congratulating Dr. Stephanie Howard on her appointment as superintendent of Midland ISD.

TX HR640

Congratulating Dr. Kelly R. Damphousse on his appointment as the 10th president of Texas State University.

TX HR1523

Congratulating Dr. Luis H. Zayas on his appointment as provost and senior vice president of academic affairs of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Similar Bills

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