89R23524 CJM-D
By: Campbell S.R. No. 396
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Stephen F. Austin State University is holding an
investiture ceremony for its 11th president, Dr. Neal Weaver, on
May 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver was selected for this distinguished
position by The University of Texas System Board of Regents in March
2024, following a rigorous search process and a unanimous vote to
appoint him; he began his tenure as president on May 13, 2024; and
WHEREAS, During the first year of his presidency, Dr. Weaver
has ably guided Stephen F. Austin State University in cultivating a
supportive environment for its students, faculty, and staff; he is
certain to continue to lead the institution to new heights as the
latest addition to The University of Texas System, with a clear
focus on furthering the university's academic mission, fostering
innovation, and strengthening its ties to the East Texas community;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver has brought to his position a wealth of
experience in higher education leadership; he previously served as
president of Georgia Southwestern State University and as vice
president for university advancement and innovation at Nicholls
State University, and he held various prominent roles at West Texas
A&M University and Northeastern State University; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dr. Weaver has demonstrated
a commitment to student success, institutional growth, and academic
excellence; he has driven significant progress in enrollment,
retention, and fundraising at every institution he has served; and
WHEREAS, Highly educated, Dr. Weaver holds a bachelor's
degree from Oklahoma Panhandle State University, a master of
business administration degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State
University, and a doctor of philosophy degree in organizational
leadership from the University of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Neal Weaver has proven himself to be an
accomplished leader in higher education and an effective advocate
for students, and the Stephen F. Austin State University community
is indeed fortunate to have him at the helm of the institution; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby congratulate Dr. Neal Weaver on his investiture as president
of Stephen F. Austin State University and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Weaver as an expression of high regard by the Texas
Senate.