Resolution of Appreciation - Killebrew

Resolution of Appreciation For Dr. Flavius Killebrew, President Emeritus Texas A&M-University-Corpus Christi

WHEREAS, Dr. Flavius Killebrew, began his journey as a professor at West Texas A&M University and rose through the ranks in Canyon, Texas and achieved status of Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs; and WHEREAS, For 44 years, Dr. Flavius Killebrew has provided visionary leadership that led to key milestones in Texas A&M University Corpus Christi’s history, helping grow the University to become a premier institution of higher education in the Coastal Bend; and WHEREAS, in January 2005, Dr. Killebrew assumed presidency of Texas A&MCorpus Christi and during the 12 years he served the Island University, enrollment grew from 7,823 students to more than 12,000 students; and WHEREAS, Dr. Flavius Killebrew implemented the University’s Momentum 20/20 Strategic Plan, which put the Island University on the path to attaining Emerging Research University status; and WHEREAS, Dr. Flavius Killebrew initiated 19 new degree programs, including six new doctoral programs and two bachelor’s degrees in engineering, and was instrumental in expanding distance education opportunities for A&M-Corpus Christi students; and WHEREAS, Dr. Killebrew launched the Harte Research Institute ($46 million), acquired 27 acres of land for campus expansion, completed a $9.9 million fundraiser for its new Art Museum building, raised $70 million in new institutional funding and launched a $350 million dollar building expansion; and WHEREAS, Dr. Flavius Killebrew played a crucial role in attaining one of six Federal Aviation Administration sites for testing and research on the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace; and WHEREAS, Dr. Flavius Killebrew established the “Texas Collaborative,” which received over $50,000,000 in funding for various math/science projects as well as various research projects on environmental and other issues; and WHEREAS, Dr. Flavius Killebrew, was bestowed the title of President Emeritus for his lifetime of achievements in education and the advancement of scholars by the Texas A&M System Board of Regents; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Port Commission of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority, for itself and on behalf of Port staff and the Port community as a whole, expresses its sincere gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Flavius Killebrew for his honorable and outstanding service and dedication to the Coastal Bend community and the thousands of lives he has impacted through his leadership at Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi and the A&M System; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be made a part of the permanent minutes of this Port Commission and that a signed original of this Resolution be furnished to Dr. Killebrew, and his wife Kathy Killebrew.

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