H.R. No. 2106 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Homer Wasson and Zane Stites are concluding their distinguished service on the Navarro College Board of Trustees in May 2009; and WHEREAS, Recognized as the fastest-growing public two-year college in the nation by Community College Week, Navarro College is guided by the mission of putting its students first, and it has prospered under the skilled leadership of trustees like Mr. Wasson and Mr. Stites; and WHEREAS, Through the years, these dedicated administrators have earned the lasting respect and appreciation of their fellow board members and of Navarro College president Dr. Richard Sanchez; Mr. Stites has been a trustee for 18 years, during which time enrollment has increased from 1,500 to 9,000 students, and he is known for being a good listener and for sharing his valuable insight and guidance; Mr. Wasson is also a longtime member of the board, having served under three presidents, and his management skills, as well as his unique perspective on improving the institution, have been assets to the group; and WHEREAS, With their unwavering commitment to Navarro College, Mr. Wasson and Mr. Stites have helped provide many area Texans with high quality educational opportunities, and they may indeed reflect with great pride on the positive impact they have had on the community as a whole; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby honor Homer Wasson and Zane Stites for their outstanding contributions to Navarro College and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Wasson and Mr. Stites as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Cook ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2106 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House