SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 364          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Dr. Neal Weaver on his exceptional career and his   distinguished service as president of Stephen F. Austin State   University; and            WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver has dedicated more than three decades to   university leadership; he previously served as president of   Georgia Southwestern State University, and he held key   administrative roles at Nicholls State University, West Texas A&M   University, and Northeastern State University before being   appointed president of Stephen F. Austin State University on   May 13, 2024; and            WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver has demonstrated remarkable diligence   and dedication in prioritizing university goals, strategically   allocating resources, and fostering a culture of empowerment, and   his efforts have led to record-breaking student enrollment and   alumni and donor support at the institutions where he served; and            WHEREAS, An esteemed authority in higher education   management, he has successfully overseen multiple fund-raising   campaigns, secured crucial state and community investments, and   spearheaded efforts that have resulted in $500 million in   university funding directly benefiting students, faculty, and   campus infrastructure; his prudent financial leadership has been   vital in facilitating the establishment of scholarships, endowing   professorships and chairs, and advancing capital improvement   efforts as well as innovative programs designed to enhance student   success and promote institutional excellence; and            WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver is highly regarded for his expertise in   organizational leadership, and he was instrumental in launching   the President Jimmy Carter Leadership Development Program; he has   taught courses in management, leadership development, and   organizational behavior, and he has been honored as a Stellar   Speaker at Council for Advancement and Support of Education   conferences and summer institutes and gives generously of his time   and talents as an instructor and volunteer for Youth Leadership   Oklahoma; and            WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver holds a doctoral degree from the   University of Oklahoma and a master's degree from Southeastern   Oklahoma State University, and he earned his bachelor's degree in   speech communication from Oklahoma Panhandle State University;   he sets an admirable example through his devotion to his family   and his community engagement at Stephen F. Austin State   University, and he is supported in all things through the love   and encouragement of his wife, Kristi, and their three sons, two   daughters-in-law, and granddaughter; his superior leadership and   unwavering commitment to higher education in the Lone Star State   has been an invaluable asset, and he is truly deserving of   special recognition for his service; now, therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Neal Weaver on his outstanding   contributions to advancing the mission of Stephen F. Austin State   University and extend to him best wishes for the university's   ongoing success; and, be it further            RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.     Nichols                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 3, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate