81R7279 CBE-D
By: Gallego H.R. No. 720
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. R. Vic Morgan is retiring as president of Sul
Ross State University on August 31, 2009, concluding an outstanding
career in education that has spanned four decades; and
WHEREAS, A native of Bangs, Vic Morgan earned a bachelor's
degree in mathematics and psychology from Howard Payne University,
a master's degree in mathematics and philosophy from Vanderbilt
University, and a doctoral degree in mathematics and philosophy
from the University of Missouri; he served on the faculty of
Southern Methodist University from 1969 to 1975, when he joined Sul
Ross State University as an associate professor of mathematics; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Morgan demonstrated leadership ability as chair
of the department of mathematics, computer science, physics, and
astronomy, and he went on to serve as dean of the science division
for seven years; in 1986, he was appointed executive assistant to
the president, in which capacity he worked to create a more
student-centered campus; he subsequently served as acting
president for a year before being selected as the university's 10th
president on August 30, 1990; and
WHEREAS, Sul Ross has benefited immensely from the expertise
of Dr. Morgan, who has overseen numerous construction projects,
including the expansion of the Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library,
the renovation and relocation of the Museum of the Big Bend, and the
development of the Lobo Village Housing Complex; also during his
tenure, the university experienced significant financial growth,
bringing its endowment to nearly $13 million; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Morgan has further distinguished himself
through his professional involvement in the Texas Section of the
Mathematical Association of America, the Texas Association of
College and University Student Personnel Administrators, the Texas
International Education Consortium, the Council of Public
University Presidents and Chancellors, and the Texas
Intercollegiate Athletic Association, which he served as
president; in addition, he has given generously of his time to the
Alpine Lions Club, the Alpine Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts, and
Texas Rural Communities, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Highly regarded for his skill both as an educator
and an administrator, Dr. Morgan can take great pride in the
contributions he has made to Sul Ross, to his profession, and to the
community at large, and it is indeed a pleasure to pay tribute to
this esteemed Texan; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. R. Vic Morgan on his retirement
as president of Sul Ross State University 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. Morgan as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.