H.R. No. 6
R E S O L U T I O N
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 House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 2nd 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 by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Buckley
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 6 was adopted by the House on July 13,
2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House