HR 9065 Summary

• Recognizes Dennis P. Gallon, Ph.D., for his distinguished 50-year career in education, beginning as a high school teacher in 1964

• Honors his tenure as the fourth president of Palm Beach State College for 18 years, from 1997 to June 30, 2015

• Notes Palm Beach State College achievements under his leadership, including the national Bellwether Award for Instructional Programs and Services in 2006, ranking as the eighth-largest producer of associate degrees nationally, and twice being selected by the Aspen Institute as a top community college

• Highlights institutional growth including approval and construction of a new campus scheduled to open in 2016, nearly doubled student enrollment, completion rate increase from 29 percent to 43 percent, 160-percent increase in operating budget, and expansion to offer three baccalaureate degree programs

• Directs presentation of a copy of this resolution to Dr. Gallon as recognition of his retirement and service