TITLE: Congratulating Dr. Larry Lee on his designation as dean emeritus at Del Mar College.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dr. Larry Lee on his designation as dean emeritus at Del Mar College.

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WHEREAS, Dr. Larry Lee, a retired dean at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, has been named dean emeritus by the college's board of regents; and WHEREAS, Emeritus status is conferred on select former faculty members and administrators in recognition of their significant contributions to the educational community; many of these distinguished individuals continue to serve the university during their retirement; and WHEREAS, Dr. Lee joined the staff of Del Mar College in 1988 and went on to serve as chair for the Department of Computer Science, Engineering and Advanced Technology before assuming his most recent post in 2009 as dean of the Division of Business, Professional and Technology Education; throughout his 27-year tenure, he has been instrumental in acquiring nearly $6 million in grant funding for the university's needs, and he worked to enhance program offerings through the expansion of the engineering program while coordinating the development of numerous degrees and certificates; and WHEREAS, This dynamic educator has helped earn his department Exemplary Program Awards from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in 2000 and 2005 in addition to Texas Skill Standards Board recognition for two of its degree programs; committed to furthering the stature of the school, he has also traveled across the state as a representative of the college and formed key academic partnerships with universities, school districts, and agencies in its service area; and WHEREAS, Through his myriad endeavors in behalf of Del Mar College, Dr. Larry Lee has contributed immeasurably to advancing the mission of that institution, and he is indeed deserving of this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Larry Lee on his designation as dean emeritus at Del Mar 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. Lee as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2321 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House