H.R. No. 5
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The retirement of Jim Yeonopolus as chancellor of
Central Texas College on August 31, 2023, concludes 50 years of
dedicated service to the institution; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Air Force,
Mr. Yeonopolus completed a four-year tour of duty before embarking
on his career at CTC as a counselor for student services; through
the years, he held positions of increasing responsibility as dean,
assistant deputy chancellor, and deputy chancellor, and he went on
to be appointed as the college's fourth chancellor on November 19,
2015; along the way, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to
supporting veterans and members of the military in achieving their
educational goals at CTC; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Yeonopolus earned his bachelor's degree from
Texas State University and his master's degree from the University
of Arizona; he previously served as campaign chair of the United Way
of the Greater Fort Hood Area and as president of the Council of
College and Military Educators, which honored him with several
awards for his commitment to the advancement of military and
veteran education; he shares his time and expertise with the boards
of the Central Texas Workforce Commission, the Association of the
United States Army, the National Association of Institutions for
Military Education Services, and the Killeen Rodeo Association;
moreover, he was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Task Force
on Academic Credit and Industry Recognition, and he was selected to
serve as an executive council member and chair for the Texas State
Delegation of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges; and
WHEREAS, Honored with numerous accolades over the years,
Mr. Yeonopolus received a 2021 Congressional Veteran Commendation
by U.S. Congressman John Carter for his service to his community and
nation; he was also named Airborne Man of the Year by the Vietnamese
Airborne Society in 2008, and he was a recipient of the 2017 Leon
Valley Silver Eagle Award by the Longhorn Council of Scouts BSA; and
WHEREAS, Jim Yeonopolus has led Central Texas College with
tremendous vision, energy, and dedication, and he may indeed
reflect with pride on his outstanding record of service and the
lasting impact he has had on the lives of generations of students;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor Jim Yeonopolus on his
retirement as chancellor of Central Texas College and extend to him
sincere appreciation for his many years of service; 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.
Buckley
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 5 was adopted by the House on July 13,
2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House