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

89(R) SR 396 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 396

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 State of Texas, 89th

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 from the

Texas Senate.

Campbell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on April 14, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate