SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23
WHEREAS, Dr. Juan E. Mejia of Tyler Junior College has made
vital contributions to the State of Texas in the course of his
long and accomplished career in higher education; and
WHEREAS, Currently serving Tyler Junior College as
president for branch locations and as district provost, Dr. Mejia
has been instrumental in the growth and development of community,
junior, and technical colleges across the state over the years;
he played a crucial role in the transition of Texas State
Technical Institute to Texas State Technical College, as well as
in the founding of South Texas Community College and its
transition to South Texas College; in recognition of his efforts,
he received the 2017 Nelson Award for administrative leadership
from the Texas Association of Community Colleges; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mejia holds a bachelor's degree in education
from Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi and both a master's
degree in adult education and a doctorate in educational
leadership from Texas A&M University--Kingsville; he is the son
of Juan Mejia and Juanita Mejia-Ginés, and in all his endeavors,
he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Meela, and his sons, Ó
scar, Jonathan, Juan, Miguel, and Gabriel; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary educator and administrator,
Dr. Mejia is respected and admired by colleagues and students
alike, and he has set an outstanding example to which others in
his profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Juan E. Mejia for his commitment
to higher education and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success with his important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Dr. Mejia as an expression of high regard by 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 January 22, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate