SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 817
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Ben Meador, who is retiring from his position as a
member of the board of trustees of San Jacinto College; and
WHEREAS, Ben Meador has served on the board of trustees
since 2004 and has been secretary of the board for the past four
years; his longtime support of San Jacinto College dates back to
1960, when he handed out flyers in the community to advocate for
the college's establishment; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Meador chaired the chancellor search
committee in 2003, and he has served as a member of the San
Jacinto College Continuing Education and Business Education
Advisory Committee; a founding member of the San Jacinto College
Foundation, he served as vice chairman of its board of directors
in 2002; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his work on behalf of the college,
he is a well-known leader in the Pasadena community and has held
key positions in numerous local organizations, including the
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and the Pasadena Rotary Club; he was
named a Pasadena Independent School District Distinguished
Alumnus in 2002; and
WHEREAS, Ben Meador's leadership and loyal service have had
a lasting impact on San Jacinto College, and he deserves much
credit for helping to develop the fine institution the college is
today; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Ben Meador on his years of
outstanding service on behalf of San Jacinto College and for his
valuable leadership as a member of its board of trustees; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Jackson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 20, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate