SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 818
WHEREAS, Dr. G. Kemble Bennett of College Station concluded
nine years of outstanding service on the Texas Board of
Professional Engineers in April 2013; and
WHEREAS, The vice chancellor of engineering for The Texas
A&M University System, Dr. Bennett distinguished himself on the
board as chair since July of 2008, and he brought to that post a
wealth of knowledge and experience as director of the Texas A&M
Engineering Experiment Station, dean of the Dwight Look College
of Engineering, and a professor of industrial engineering at
Texas A&M University; a registered professional engineer in
Florida and Texas with a doctorate in industrial engineering from
Texas Tech University, he has previously been on the faculty of
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the
University of South Florida and has held senior positions with
the Martin Company, Lockheed Research Laboratories, and the
Honeywell Aerospace Corporation; and
WHEREAS, This accomplished Texan was elected as a fellow of
the Society of Logistics Engineers and was awarded its Eccles
Medal for his achievements in the field; moreover, he was named a
fellow of the Institute of Industrial Engineers and received its
Albert G. Holzman Distinguished Educator Award; and
WHEREAS, Through his hard work and commitment to
excellence, Dr. G. Kemble Bennett has greatly benefited the Texas
Board of Professional Engineers and the members of his
profession, and it is indeed fitting to recognize him for his
leadership and vision; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby honor Dr. G. Kemble Bennett for his
remarkable contributions as a longtime board member and chair of
the Texas Board of Professional Engineers 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. Bennett as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 2, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate