SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
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 from
the Texas Senate.
Flores
________________________________
President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 5, 2023.
________________________________
Secretary of the Senate
________________________________
Member, Texas Senate