SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 771
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Lee F. Jackson, who is retiring after 15 years of
exceptional service as chancellor of the University of North
Texas System; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson joined the University of North Texas
System as chancellor in 2002 after a long and distinguished
career in public service that saw him serve five terms in the
Texas House of Representatives and four terms as Dallas County
judge; he was named to Texas Monthly's "Ten Best Legislators"
list in 1983 and was instrumental in the passage of numerous
infrastructure development bonds and the advancement of other
improvements and programs throughout Dallas County; and
WHEREAS, Under his outstanding leadership, the University
of North Texas System has undergone unprecedented growth;
four-year and five-year graduation rates have increased
dramatically and the number of degrees awarded each year has
nearly doubled; the University of North Texas was named a Tier
One research university by the Carnegie Endowment, and the
system's annual research investment has gone from $28 million to
$68 million; and
WHEREAS, During Mr. Jackson's tenure, the University of
North Texas at Dallas opened as the first public university
within the city, and he has been an ardent supporter of its new
law school; he also oversaw the creation of new professional
programs in engineering, pharmacy, and medicine, as well as the
expansion of the University of North Texas Health Science Center
in Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary educator and administrator, he is
respected and admired by faculty and students alike, and his
presence as chancellor of the University of North Texas System
will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Chancellor Lee F. Jackson on his
exceptional career as chancellor of the University of North Texas
System and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all
his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard 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 May 11, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate