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AR HR1029

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Sheilla Lampkin

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Dr. H. Jackson Lassiter retired on January 5, 2015, after more than 10 years serving as Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM)

  • Dr. Lassiter earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 1968, a master's degree in guidance and counseling in 1969, and a doctorate of education in 1976

  • Major accomplishments as chancellor include the Taylor House and Hollywood Plantation revitalization project, Convoy Leslie-Cotton Boll Stadium remodeling, indoor practice facility construction, Centennial Circle Endowment creation, Weevil Pond rehabilitation, and expansion of the George H. Clippert Forest Resources Annex

  • Dr. Lassiter created online master's degrees, upgraded existing programs, reestablished university-community relationships, strengthened alumni relations, increased transparency in university operations, and achieved meaningful enrollment growth

  • The House of Representatives commends Dr. Lassiter for his 28 years at UAM and his contributions to the university and community, with an appropriate copy of the resolution to be provided to him by the Chief Clerk of the House

Legislative Description

Honoring Dr. H. Jackson Lassiter For His Many Contributions To The University Of Arkansas At Monticello Upon His Retirement As Chancellor.

Last Action

READ AND ADOPTED.

3/19/2015

Committee Referrals

Education3/2/2015

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