SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 467
In Memory
of
John D. Moseley
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Sherman in mourning the loss of John D. Moseley, who
died March 11, 2009, at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, A pioneering educator and committed civic leader,
John D. Moseley served as president of Austin College for 25
years, bringing growth, financial stability, and innovative
methods and programs to the campus; and
WHEREAS, A native of Greenville, Dr. Moseley earned his
bachelor's degree at East Texas State University and his master's
and doctoral degrees at The University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Moseley began his career in government
service; he served in the Bureau of the Budget in the Executive
Office of the President of the United States, and he was the first
executive director of the Texas Legislative Council; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Moseley became president of Austin College in
1953 during a time of declining enrollment as fewer students were
taking advantage of the GI Bill; under his outstanding
leadership, the college grew from 350 students to more than 1,000
by 1959, and the number of buildings on campus doubled during the
first 10 years of his administration; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Moseley made important changes in the program
of study at Austin College, reestablishing an emphasis on the
classics and instituting a curriculum rooted in
interdisciplinary study; he also brought international programs
to the campus, which gave students the opportunity to study
abroad; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Moseley was an important leader in the field
of higher education, helping to create Independent Colleges and
Universities of Texas and working to secure legislation to create
the Texas Tuition Equalization Grant; he served in leadership
positions with numerous professional organizations, including as
chair of the Association of American Colleges and on the board of
the American Council on Education; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage and vision with a passionate
belief in the value of education, Dr. Moseley gave generously to
others, and his wisdom, his dedication, and his valued counsel
will not be forgotten by those who knew him; he was beloved by his
family and friends, and he will long be remembered with affection
and admiration by all who were privileged to share in his life;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family and friends of Dr. John D. Moseley; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of John Moseley.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate