81R38197 BPG-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 3070
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Arthur E. Hernandez, dean of the College of
Education at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi, has been named
to the Texas Diabetes Council by Governor Rick Perry; and
WHEREAS, Since it was established by the Texas Legislature in
1983, the Texas Diabetes Council has worked with private and public
health care organizations to promote diabetes prevention and
awareness throughout the state; the council also addresses issues
affecting residents with diabetes and advises the legislature on
legislation needed to develop and maintain a statewide system of
quality education services for diabetes patients and health care
professionals; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hernandez graduated from St. Mary's University
in 1975 and went on to earn his master's degree in psychology with a
clinical specialization at St. Mary's, as well as a master's degree
in psychology with a specialization in curriculum and instruction
from The University of Texas at San Antonio; he later received his
doctorate in educational psychology from Texas A&M University and
joined UTSA as an assistant professor in the College of Social and
Behavioral Sciences in 1989; and
WHEREAS, A skilled administrator as well as a dedicated
educator, Dr. Hernandez became director of the interdisciplinary
studies program at UTSA and then served as associate dean and chair
of the department of education and human development from 2001
until 2009, when he accepted his current position at the Corpus
Christi campus of Texas A&M; and
WHEREAS, As dean of the College of Education at A&M--Corpus
Christi, Dr. Hernandez supervises academic, faculty, and student
affairs for the college and oversees the Early Childhood
Development Center, the University Preparatory High School, the
Antonio E. Garcia Arts and Education Center, and all education
degree programs; a former chair of the Texas State Board of
Psychologists, he is currently a member of the American Public
Health Association, the American Psychological Association, and
the American Educational Research Association; and
WHEREAS, Arthur Hernandez brings to this new appointment a
wealth of knowledge and leadership experience, and his dedication
and exceptional qualifications are sure to greatly benefit the
important work of the Texas Diabetes Council; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Arthur Hernandez on his
appointment to the Texas Diabetes Council and extend to him sincere
best wishes for a successful tenure; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Hernandez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.