TITLE: Congratulating Dr. Michael Dennis Hummel on his retirement from Victoria College.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dr. Michael Dennis Hummel on his retirement from Victoria College.

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WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Dennis Hummel is retiring from Victoria College on May 12, 2013, bringing to a close nearly five decades of service as a history professor; and WHEREAS, A native of Victoria, Michael Hummel received an associate's degree from Victoria College in 1962, after which he transferred to Baylor University to study history and religion, earning a bachelor's degree with honors in 1964 and a master's degree the year after; he later resumed his education at North Texas State University and completed his doctorate in American history; and WHEREAS, In 1965, Dr. Hummel joined the history faculty at Victoria College; during his 48 years as an educator, he has been deeply involved in the development of academic and administrative policy through his service on a wide range of planning and advisory boards; he has chaired the Victoria College Academic Affairs Committee and the Victoria College Lyceum, and for 17 years he has served as president of the Victoria College Faculty Senate; he has also been an active member of the Texas Community College Teachers Association and has served on several of its committees; and WHEREAS, This esteemed educator has likewise been active in his community and has been particularly supportive of the local arts and music scene; a founding member of the boards of both the Victoria Symphony Society and the Victoria Bach Festival Association, he has held a multitude of leadership and administrative posts for both organizations; along with his involvement in cultural programs, he has worked with area organizations and committees in behalf of public schools, and he presently serves as a commissioner for the City of Victoria Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, Dr. Hummel was named a Victoria College Distinguished Alumnus in 2008; the university further recognized his service by nominating him for the Piper Professor Award in 1994, 1995, and 1998, and he has also been honored by the University of Houston-Victoria with a 2008-2009 Community Partnership Award and a 1995 People Who Make a Difference Award; and WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Hummel's energy, expertise, and commitment to excellence have contributed significantly to the Victoria College community, and he may reflect with great pride on the legacy that he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Michael Dennis Hummel on his retirement from Victoria 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. Hummel as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Morrison Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1076 was adopted by the House on April 3, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House