TITLE: Congratulating Duncan Samo on his designation as professor emeritus at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Duncan Samo on his designation as professor emeritus at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi.

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WHEREAS, Duncan Samo, a retired educator at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, has been named professor 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, Professor emeritus of medical laboratory technology, Mr. Samo served as chair, program coordinator, and administrator of the Department of Allied Health during his 34-year tenure with Del Mar; in addition, he established the medical laboratory technology program and associated clinical affiliations, which provide students with necessary skills and credentials for their chosen field as well as with employment opportunities at Coastal Bend hospitals and laboratories; and WHEREAS, Mr. Samo has further distinguished himself through his involvement with a number of professional organizations; he has attended more than 50 site visits as a site coordinator for the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, and he has served the agency as chair, vice chair, and member of its Program Review Committee; he has also held memberships with the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science and the Texas Association for Clinical Laboratory Science, which he has also served as president; and WHEREAS, Through his myriad endeavors in behalf of Del Mar College, Duncan Samo 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 Duncan Samo on his designation as professor 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 Mr. Samo as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2317 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House