TITLE: Congratulating Dr. Denise M. Trauth on her retirement as president of Texas State University.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dr. Denise M. Trauth on her retirement as president of Texas State University.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dr. Denise M. Trauth retired as president of Texas State University on May 31, 2022, drawing to a close nearly two decades of outstanding service to the university; and WHEREAS, In 2002, Dr. Trauth became the first woman to serve as president of Texas State, and she skillfully guided the school through a period of unprecedented growth; she oversaw the establishment of the Wittliff Collections, the Ingram School of Engineering, and the Science, Technology, and Advanced Research (STAR) Park; she also oversaw the school's greatest construction boom since its founding in 1899, including four new residence halls, a new performing arts building, the Bruce and Gloria Ingram Hall on the San Marcos campus, and the Avery Building, St. David's School of Nursing, and Willow Hall on the Round Rock campus; under her leadership, Texas State became a member of the NCAA Division I FBS Western Athletic Conference and earned a designation as a Texas Emerging Research University; and WHEREAS, Denise Trauth earned her master's degree from The Ohio State University and her Ph.D. from the University of Iowa, and she previously served as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte; she has contributed to the Central Texas community as president of the Greater San Marcos Partnership and the Austin Area Research Organization, among others, and her many awards include the Ohtli Award from the government of Mexico and the Women of Distinction Award from the Girl Scouts; and WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Dr. Trauth has enjoyed the love and support of her husband, Dr. John Huffman, as well as that of her two daughters, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Denise Trauth's vision, expertise, and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited Texas State University and earned her the respect and admiration of its staff, students, and alumni, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her record of achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Denise M. Trauth on her retirement from Texas State University and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Trauth as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Zwiener Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 651 was adopted by the House on March 30, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House