SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 733
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Robert Duncan for his exceptional accomplishments in
public service as a member of the Texas Legislature and as a
chancellor of the Texas Tech University System; and
WHEREAS, Robert Duncan is a native West Texan and a
graduate of the Texas Tech University School of Law; after his
graduation, he joined the Lubbock law firm of Crenshaw, Dupree
and Milam, where he was a partner for more than 25 years; and
WHEREAS, During the 71st Legislature, he served as general
counsel to the Senate Committee on State Affairs; he was elected
to the Texas House of Representatives in 1992, and he was named
House Freshman of the Year and Republican Freshman of the Year by
his colleagues; during his tenure in the House, he played an
important role in crafting the tort reform package and in passing
legislation to improve the Texas Department of Insurance; and
WHEREAS, He was elected in 1996 to the Texas Senate, where
he served with distinction until 2014; he was chair of the
Committee on State Affairs and is noted for resurrecting the boll
weevil eradication program and for serving as an advocate for
judicial selection reform and higher education funding; he was
instrumental in the creation of such initiatives as the National
Research University Fund and the Texas Research Incentive
Program; and
WHEREAS, Senator Duncan became the fourth chancellor of
the Texas Tech University System on July 7, 2014; under his
exemplary leadership, the system experienced record-setting
growth and established procedures to ensure its long-term
prosperity and sustainability; he was instrumental in the
creation of the innovative School of Veterinary Medicine in
Amarillo, the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine in El Paso,
and the Texas Tech Mental Health Institute; and
WHEREAS, A highly effective legislator and administrator
in higher education, he has had a positive impact on our state,
and it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition for
his many achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Robert Duncan on his outstanding
service to the people of Texas and extend to him best wishes for
continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Seliger, Perry
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 15, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate