88R15984 EME-D
By: Zwiener H.R. No. 651
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Denise M. Trauth retired as president of Texas
State University on May 31, 2022, drawing to a close nearly two
decades of outstanding service to the university; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, Dr. Trauth became the first woman to serve
as president of Texas State, and she skillfully guided the school
through a period of unprecedented growth; she oversaw the
establishment of the Wittliff Collections, the Ingram School of
Engineering, and the Science, Technology, and Advanced Research
(STAR) Park; she also oversaw the school's greatest construction
boom since its founding in 1899, including four new residence
halls, a new performing arts building, the Bruce and Gloria Ingram
Hall on the San Marcos campus, and the Avery Building, St. David's
School of Nursing, and Willow Hall on the Round Rock campus; under
her leadership, Texas State became a member of the NCAA Division I
FBS Western Athletic Conference and earned a designation as a Texas
Emerging Research University; and
WHEREAS, Denise Trauth earned her master's degree from
The Ohio State University and her Ph.D. from the University of
Iowa, and she previously served as provost and vice chancellor for
academic affairs at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte;
she has contributed to the Central Texas community as president of
the Greater San Marcos Partnership and the Austin Area Research
Organization, among others, and her many awards include the Ohtli
Award from the government of Mexico and the Women of Distinction
Award from the Girl Scouts; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Dr. Trauth has enjoyed the
love and support of her husband, Dr. John Huffman, as well as that
of her two daughters, four grandchildren, and three
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Denise Trauth's vision, expertise, and commitment
to excellence have greatly benefited Texas State University and
earned her the respect and admiration of its staff, students, and
alumni, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her record of
achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Denise M. Trauth on her
retirement from Texas State University and extend to her sincere
best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Trauth as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.