SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 41
WHEREAS, Dr. Marc Nigliazzo is retiring as president of
Texas A&M University-Central Texas on August 31, 2023, drawing to
a close more than a decade of exemplary service; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Nigliazzo was appointed as the inaugural
president of TAMUCT in April 2010, and he has since worked to
develop the university as an upper-level institution that
provides high quality, rigorous, and innovative academic
programs to a diverse student population; over the course of his
tenure, he has overseen the growth of the university's
undergraduate and graduate degree programs, many of which are
offered both on campus and online, and educational opportunities
for Central Texas residents have expanded significantly; and
WHEREAS, A native Texan, Dr. Nigliazzo brought to his
position a wealth of experience in higher education, both in the
classroom and in administrative roles; he began his academic
career as an English professor, and he went on to serve as chair
of the Department of English and Philosophy at Del Mar College
and as vice president and dean of instruction at Galveston
College; his first presidential appointment was at Galveston
College, and he later held that position at Temple College from
1995 to 2008 and at Arizona Western College from 2009 to 2010; he
also served as a senior vice president at the University of New
Mexico for a time; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication, expertise, and visionary
leadership, Marc Nigliazzo has played a vital role in advancing
the mission of Texas A&M University-Central Texas, and his
achievements will continue to be appreciated for years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Marc
Nigliazzo on his retirement as president of Texas A&M
University-Central Texas 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. Nigliazzo as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Flores
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 27, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate