82S11327 BPG-D
By: Gallego H.R. No. 278
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Ismael Sosa, Jr., has distinguished himself as
president of Southwest Texas Junior College, and it is indeed
fitting to recognize his outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, Under the skilled leadership of Dr. Sosa, Southwest
Texas Junior College has been ranked among the top 120 community
colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute; the Aspen College
Excellence Program analyzed publicly available data from
approximately 1,200 colleges in the U.S. and focused on completion,
which includes graduation and transfer to four-year colleges, as
well as such criteria as improvement over time and outcomes for
disadvantaged students; SWTJC was one of only 9 community colleges
in the state that were considered to be among the top 10 percent in
the country, and the selection of the Uvalde school is a testament
to the exceptional results achieved under the guidance of Dr. Sosa;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce
named Dr. Sosa its 2011 Uvaldean of the Year at its annual banquet
in February; this prestigious accolade reflects the high esteem in
which Dr. Sosa is held by his fellow residents and the importance of
the role he plays in the local community; and
WHEREAS, Through his commitment to excellence and his
dedication to the students at SWTJC as well as to the citizens of
Uvalde, Dr. Ismael Sosa has set an inspiring example of leadership
and civic engagement, and he has earned the lasting respect and
admiration of all who know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Dr. Ismael Sosa, Jr.,
for his achievements as president of Southwest Texas Junior College
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Sosa as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.