H.R. No. 236
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Jesús Roberto Rodríguez was named president of
Texas Southmost College on July 20, 2017, and this appointment
truly merits special recognition; and
WHEREAS, A highly regarded educator, Dr. Rodríguez served in
administration at Lone Star College and Butler Community College
before taking the helm of the Business Center of Excellence at
Houston Community College in 2015; previously in his career, he
served as executive director of the Maverick County Development
Corporation and the Maquiladora Association of Acuña; and
WHEREAS, This engaged civic leader has given generously of
his time and talents as a member of the Andover, Wichita Hispanic,
and Wichita Metro Chambers of Commerce as well as the Accreditation
Council for Business Schools and Programs Global Business
Committee, the Kansas Council for Workforce Education, The
Friendship Center, and many other worthy groups; he holds a
bachelor's degree in management from Sam Houston State University,
a master's degree in international trade from Texas A&M
International University, and a doctorate in educational
administration from The University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Rodríguez brings to his new post incisive
leadership, deep experience in building community and business
partnerships, and a passionate commitment to the cause of higher
education and the mission of Texas Southmost College, and his
vision for TSC promises to resonate throughout the Valley; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Jesús
Roberto Rodríguez on his selection as president of Texas Southmost
College 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. Rodríguez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Lucio III
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 236 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House