H.R. No. 1231
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Bill Dean is retiring from Texas Tech University
on June 1, 2021, drawing to a close a distinguished 54-year career
with the institution; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dean first joined Texas Tech in 1967 as director
of student publications, and he went on to become an associate
professor in the College of Media & Communication, where he has
taught classes in mass communications, journalism, and public
relations; moreover, he has served as an associate dean and as an
academic adviser, and he was president and CEO of the Texas Tech
Alumni Association, which named an expansion of the Merket Alumni
Center in honor of him and his wife, Peggy; he also held multiple
leadership positions in Phi Delta Theta; and
WHEREAS, Among his many accolades, Dr. Dean was named the
Best Teacher at Texas Tech by students more than a dozen times, and
he twice received the President's Teaching Award for Excellence; in
2015, he was presented with a Silver Medal Award by the Lubbock
Advertising Federation in recognition of his contributions to
advertising and public service, and in 2017, he was honored with a
Lifetime Service Award from the TTU College of Media &
Communication; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his work as an educator, Dr. Dean has
been involved with a number of civic organizations; he has served as
president of the board of the YMCA, as chair of the Lubbock Transit
advisory board, and as chair of the American Red Cross board; a
former baseball player, he has also directed the National Baseball
Congress Tournament and coached a number of youth baseball teams;
and
WHEREAS, Prior to his tenure with Texas Tech, Dr. Dean served
with the U.S. Army on active duty and in the reserve, and in 1967, he
was honorably discharged as a first lieutenant; he went on to teach
journalism and work as student publications director at Lubbock
High School, and he later became the student activities director at
Coronado High School; he holds three degrees from Texas Tech, a
bachelor's degree in marketing, a master's degree in secondary
education, and a doctorate in education administration; and
WHEREAS, Bill Dean's dedication and expertise have benefited
countless students and earned him the lasting respect and
admiration of his colleagues, and he may take great pride in his
exceptional record of achievement as he embarks on the next
exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Bill Dean on his retirement
from Texas Tech University and extend to him sincere best wishes for
the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Dean as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Holland
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1231 was adopted by the House on May
23, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House