82R19273 JNC-D
By: Shelton H.R. No. 1157
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, J. Luther King, Jr., of Fort Worth is concluding his
tenure as chair of the Texas Christian University Board of Trustees
in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Mr. King has been a valued member of the board since
2005, and during his distinguished tenure his efforts have played a
vital role in the success of the school, which was named one of the
Top 20 Up-and-Coming National Universities by U.S. News & World
Report in 2010; and
WHEREAS, A chartered financial analyst, Mr. King is the
president and founder of the registered investment advisory firm
Luther King Capital Management Corporation; through his company, he
established the LKCM Center for Financial Studies at the TCU Neeley
School of Business, and he has also offered internship
opportunities for more than 100 finance and accounting majors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. King and his wife, Teresa, have further
benefited Texas Christian University by underwriting several
facilities and by providing support for athletics, the Ranch
Management Program, and scholarships; and
WHEREAS, Respected in his field, Mr. King has served as chair
of the Investment Adviser Association board and the Investment
Advisory Committee for the Employees Retirement System of Texas; in
addition, he has been vice chair of the board of The University of
Texas Investment Management Company, which has responsibilities
for the endowment of The University of Texas and a portion of the
endowment for Texas A&M University; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed professional has earned a number of
honors for his work, including the title of Most Inspiring from CFA
Magazine and the Daniel J. Forrestal III Leadership Award for
Professional Ethics & Standards of Investment Practice from the CFA
Institute; and
WHEREAS, Texas Christian University has greatly benefited
from the dedication and expertise that Luther King has brought to
his role as chair of the board of trustees, and his commitment to
the institution has furthered its mission of preparing students for
the future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend J. Luther King, Jr., for his service as
chair of the Texas Christian University Board of Trustees and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all of
his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. King as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.