88R24984 AMB-D
By: Shine H.R. No. 1225
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jim Yeonopolus is retiring as chancellor of Central
Texas College on August 31, 2023, drawing to a close a distinguished
tenure with the school that has spanned five decades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Yeonopolus first joined Central Texas College
(CTC) in 1973 as a counselor in the student services department; he
went on to hold several leadership positions at the college,
including dean, assistant deputy chancellor, and deputy chancellor
before being officially appointed as chancellor on November 19,
2015; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his career with CTC,
Mr. Yeonopolus has distinguished himself through his tireless
efforts to advance the school's mission of providing quality
education, training, and support services to a diverse student
population; with its central campus located in Killeen, CTC offers
programs and services at multiple sites worldwide, including to
members of the military; a Vietnam veteran, Mr. Yeonopolus has
played an integral part in furthering the school's commitment to
offering educational opportunities to service members and their
families; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed administrator holds a master's degree
from the University of Arizona, a bachelor's degree from Texas
State University, and an associate's degree from Temple College;
active in his professional community, he has given generously of
his time and talents to the Council of College and Military
Educators, which honored him with a William E. Kennedy Award, and
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on
Colleges; a member of the Vietnamese Airborne Division Association,
he was recognized as the 2008 Airborne Man of the Year, and he
received a 2021 Congressional Veteran Commendation by U.S.
Congressman John Carter; and
WHEREAS, Through his skillful leadership and commitment to
excellence, Jim Yeonopolus has greatly benefited Central Texas
College, and his contributions will continue to resonate in the
years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jim Yeonopolus on his retirement as
chancellor of Central Texas College 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 Mr. Yeonopolus as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.