SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 528
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Michael J. Sorrell for 10 years of exemplary leadership
as the 34th president of Paul Quinn College; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1872, Paul Quinn College is the
oldest historically black college west of the Mississippi River;
today, the school excels in its mission of providing a quality,
faith-based education that addresses the academic, social, and
Christian development of students and prepares them to be agents
of change in the global marketplace; and
WHEREAS, Michael Sorrell stepped in as president of Paul
Quinn College in 2007, at a time when the school was facing
hardships; in his 10 years of leadership, he has implemented
numerous financial and educational initiatives that have helped
the college recover from years of struggle and become nationally
renowned for its innovative approach to higher learning; and
WHEREAS, During President Sorrell's tenure, Paul Quinn
College has earned a reputation for excellence among historically
black colleges and universities; the school has been honored as
an HBCU of the Year, and its Student Government Association and
business degree program have been recognized as model HBCU
programs; and
WHEREAS, President Sorrell is a distinguished leader and,
among numerous other commendations, is the only two-time recipient
of the HBCU Male President of the Year Award; he has guided Paul
Quinn College to a decade of immense progress while honoring the
same principles that the institution was founded on more than 145
years ago; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Michael J. Sorrell for his 10 years
of outstanding leadership at Paul Quinn College and extend to him
best wishes for continued success; 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 March 29, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate