84R24446 BK-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 2321
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Larry Lee, a retired dean at Del Mar College in
Corpus Christi, has been named dean emeritus by the college's board
of regents; and
WHEREAS, Emeritus status is conferred on select former
faculty members and administrators in recognition of their
significant contributions to the educational community; many of
these distinguished individuals continue to serve the university
during their retirement; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Lee joined the staff of Del Mar College in 1988
and went on to serve as chair for the Department of Computer
Science, Engineering and Advanced Technology before assuming his
most recent post in 2009 as dean of the Division of Business,
Professional and Technology Education; throughout his 27-year
tenure, he has been instrumental in acquiring nearly $6 million in
grant funding for the university's needs, and he worked to enhance
program offerings through the expansion of the engineering program
while coordinating the development of numerous degrees and
certificates; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic educator has helped earn his department
Exemplary Program Awards from the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board in 2000 and 2005 in addition to Texas Skill
Standards Board recognition for two of its degree programs;
committed to furthering the stature of the school, he has also
traveled across the state as a representative of the college and
formed key academic partnerships with universities, school
districts, and agencies in its service area; and
WHEREAS, Through his myriad endeavors in behalf of Del Mar
College, Dr. Larry Lee has contributed immeasurably to advancing
the mission of that institution, and he is indeed deserving of this
prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Larry Lee on his designation as
dean emeritus at Del Mar College and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Lee as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.