Recognizing Ron Clinton on the occasion of his retirement.

89(R) SR 510 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 510

WHEREAS, Dr. Ron Clinton is retiring as president of

Northeast Texas Community College on June 30, 2025, drawing to a

close an exemplary tenure with the institution that has spanned

nearly four decades; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of his career at NTCC, Dr. Clinton

has held numerous roles; he initially served as the director of

the music department, a position that stemmed from his earlier

work as a concert pianist; he has also taught humanities and

philosophy, and he held the office of executive vice president

for instruction; since becoming president in 2017, he has

expanded access to higher education by creating new academic and

workforce programs, implementing a $20 million campus

renovation, and fostering a culture that empowers students to

succeed; and

WHEREAS, A leader in his profession, Dr. Clinton has served

on numerous state education committees and boards as well as

college accreditation teams throughout the southeastern United

States; his many accolades include the 2014 Carl M. "Cheesie"

Nelson Award from the Texas Association of Community Colleges, a

2024 Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction from the Phi Theta

Kappa Honor Society, and the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award from

the Mount Pleasant-Titus County Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, Engaged in his community, Dr. Clinton is an

active member of the Rotary Club, and he has drawn on his musical

talents to serve as the founding director of the NTCC Community

Chorus and as music director of First Presbyterian Church;

moreover, he performs at the Whatley Center for Performing Arts

each year; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Clinton holds a bachelor's degree from

Stephen F. Austin State University, and he earned his master's

degree and doctorate from The University of Texas at Austin; in

all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife,

Susan, their four children, Evan, Amy, Costa, and Katie, and two

grandchildren, Dean and Helena; retirement will afford him the

opportunity to travel and spend more time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Ron Clinton's dedication and leadership have

greatly benefited Northeast Texas Community College, and he may

indeed take pride in his outstanding record of service as he

embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore,

be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby congratulate Dr. Ron Clinton on his

retirement as president of Northeast Texas Community College 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. Clinton as an expression of high regard from the

Texas Senate.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 12, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate