82R13081 JNC-D
By: Carter H.R. No. 777
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Kay Eggleston has demonstrated great leadership
and skill in furthering the mission of Richland College in her role
as interim president; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Minnesota State University at Mankato,
Dr. Eggleston earned her bachelor's degree in nursing and went on to
complete her master's degree in nursing with a medical-surgical
cardiovascular specialty from Texas Woman's University and her
doctoral degree in management and administrative sciences from The
University of Texas at Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Eggleston's notable career in higher education
has included service as executive dean of the health and legal
studies division at El Centro College, where she was also dean of
health and legal students and dean of health occupations; in 1998,
she joined the administration at Richland College, and she
distinguished herself as vice president for community and economic
development and as vice president for institutional effectiveness
and economic development before assuming her current post; and
WHEREAS, This accomplished professional has served on a
number of statewide higher education committees and task forces and
been recognized with several honors, including selection as
Administrator of the Year from the Dallas County Community College
District and Richland College; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Eggleston is also an active member of her
community; she has served on the Garland Chamber of Commerce Board
of Directors and currently participates in the Richardson Chamber
of Commerce, the Rotary Club, Altrusa International, and the
Hockaday School; and
WHEREAS, Kay Eggleston's vision and expertise have
contributed immeasurably to the betterment of Richland College, and
the school's students and faculty are indeed fortunate to continue
to benefit from her guidance and dedication; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Dr. Kay Eggleston for her outstanding
service to Richland College and extend to her sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Eggleston as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.