TITLE: Honoring Dr. Kathleen Staudt for her service to The University of Texas at El Paso.

SUMMARY: Honoring Dr. Kathleen Staudt for her service to The University of Texas at El Paso.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Texas colleges and universities contribute immeasurably to the future of the Lone Star State, and those professionals who give generously of their expertise to these vital institutions of higher education are indeed deserving of recognition; and WHEREAS, Dr. Kathleen Staudt has been a member of the faculty at The University of Texas at El Paso since 1977; during her nearly four decades at the school, she has taught and researched a wide range of subjects, including immigration, borders, public policy, and women and politics; moreover, she served as director of the UTEP Center for Civic Engagement from 1998 to 2008; and WHEREAS, This outstanding educator is a leading scholar on social justice issues affecting women along the United States-Mexico border, and she has authored or edited nine books that focus on the experiences of women in the region; recognized for her important work, she is the recipient of the UT System Chancellor's Award for Innovation in Teaching as well as the Border Heroes award from the Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center; and WHEREAS, Dr. Kathleen Staudt has greatly benefited the students of The University of Texas at El Paso, and in so doing, she has garnered the lasting respect and admiration of countless people along the way; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor Dr. Kathleen Staudt for her service as a professor at The University of Texas at El Paso and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Staudt as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gonz lez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1454 was adopted by the House on May 31, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House