Congratulating Dr. Neal Weaver on his investiture as president of Stephen F. Austin State University.

89(R) HR 988 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 988

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 House of Representatives 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

House of Representatives.

Shofner

______________________________

Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 988 was adopted by the House on May

23, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House