TITLE: Congratulating Dr. Jud Hicks on his retirement as president of Frank Phillips College.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dr. Jud Hicks on his retirement as president of Frank Phillips College.

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WHEREAS, Dr. Jud Hicks retired as president of Frank Phillips College in 2020, concluding a distinguished tenure with the institution that spanned 18 years; and WHEREAS, Raised in Fritch, Dr. Hicks followed in the footsteps of his father, a former president of Frank Phillips, and his mother, an instructor at Amarillo College, by dedicating his career to higher education; he joined Frank Phillips as the associate dean of business affairs in 2002, and soon after, he was appointed dean of business affairs; in 2005, he became vice president for administrative services, and he took the helm of the college in 2011 as president; along the way, he also served as an adjunct faculty member in the economics department; over the years, he helped equip thousands of students with the knowledge and skills necessary to build rewarding careers in service to their communities, and in so doing, he has contributed greatly to the vitality of the Texas Panhandle region; and WHEREAS, Dr. Hicks holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from West Texas State University, a master's degree in business administration with a concentration in management from Wayland Baptist University, and a doctorate in higher education administration from Texas Tech University; moreover, he is licensed as a certified public accountant; in all his endeavors, he benefits from the love and support of his wife, Michelle, and he takes great pride in his five children and in his grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Through his dedication, expertise, and visionary leadership, Jud Hicks has played a vital role in advancing the proud legacy of Frank Phillips College, and his achievements will continue to be appreciated for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Jud Hicks on his retirement as president of Frank Phillips 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. Hicks as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1494 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House