SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 160
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Juan E. Mejia, who has been named the recipient of
the Nelson Administrative Leadership Award by the Texas
Association of Community Colleges; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mejia is the provost and vice president for
academic and student affairs at Tyler Junior College; he received
a bachelor's degree in education from Texas A&M University--Corpus
Christi before earning a master's degree in adult education and a
doctorate in educational leadership from Texas A&M
University--Kingsville; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished career,
Dr. Mejia has been instrumental in the growth and development of
community colleges across the state; he played a vital role as
Texas State Technical Institute made the transition to Texas
State Technical College, and he was a founder of South Texas
Community College and led the institution's evolution to become
South Texas College; and
WHEREAS, Community colleges enroll nearly half of the
state's college students and are an essential part of the higher
education landscape in Texas; the leadership and vision of
educators like Dr. Mejia ensure that these institutions will
continue to play an important role in making Texas a better place
in which to live, work, and raise a family; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary educator and administrator,
Dr. Mejia is respected and admired by colleagues and students
alike, and it is truly fitting that he receive special
recognition for his outstanding contributions to the state; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Dr. Juan
E. Mejia on his commitment to higher education and extend
congratulations to him on receiving the Nelson Administrative
Leadership Award; 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.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 15, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate