SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 105
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Rickey L. Eddie for the pivotal role he played in the
establishment of the University of North Texas at Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Rickey Eddie was a member of the original staff of
the University of North Texas System Center at Dallas; over the
course of his 12-year tenure, he contributed greatly to the
university's development into the institution it is today; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Eddie created and implemented the policies
that continue to serve as the foundation for the university's
Financial Aid Department; while serving as student services
coordinator for the areas of financial aid, scholarships, and
veteran affairs, he was instrumental in crafting successful
community outreach partnerships and in working with the Dallas
County Community College District to raise awareness of the
Complete the Dream scholarship program; and
WHEREAS, He was the original student liaison and visited
schools, churches, and other organizations to recruit students
to the campus; he also initiated the University of North Texas at
Dallas Financial Aid and Scholarship Awareness Day, which
annually brings hundreds of high school students to the campus
for informational workshops and hands-on assistance with federal
financial aid forms; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Eddie has also been active in a variety of
community organizations and has received numerous commendations
for his work, including the In the House Award from the Dallas
Housing Authority and the Jack and Jill of America Public
Services Award; he is truly deserving of recognition for his
outstanding achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Rickey L. Eddie
on his exemplary efforts in the development of the University of
North Texas at Dallas and extend to him best wishes for continued
success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 21, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate