PreSiDent’S legacy awarD winnerS honoreD at gala

Honored with the Tarleton State University President’s Legacy Awards are (from left) Fort Worth City Councilman Jungus Jordan, University of Tennessee-Knoxville Chancellor Jimmy Cheek and TexasBank represented by Connie Wooley. Also pictured is Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio (right).

Tarleton honored several distinguished alumni, faculty and important friends in its annual Gala, Saturday, January 28, one of the designated events celebrating the university’s centennial as the founding member of The Texas A&M University System.

President F. Dominic Dottavio selected winners of The President’s Legacy Awards, recognizing individuals and supporters who exhibit Tarleton’s core values of integrity, leadership, tradition, civility, excellence and service.

Leadership with Excellence Dr. Jimmy Cheek

With the stated goal of making the University of

Tennessee a Top-25 public research university within a decade, Dr. Jimmy Cheek, took the reins as the institution’s seventh chancellor in 2009. Under his leadership, the Knoxville campus has seen more than $1 billion of construction now underway or in design or planning stages. As he prepares to leave the office to return to the faculty, Cheek takes pride in his tenure as chancellor, which saw improved delivery of student core services such as advising, mentoring and tutoring, resulting in higher retention and graduation rates. Cheek earned his Tarleton bachelor’s degree with high honors and his doctorate from Texas A&M University. He received his master’s degree from Lamar University. 16

Civility with Integrity Jungus Jordan

A six-term member of the Fort Worth City Council, Jungus Jordan has played a major role in aiding Tarleton’s initiative to establish a campus on 80 acres in Fort Worth near the Chisholm Trail Parkway.

Councilman Jordan enjoyed a distinguished career in the United States Air Force, including tours in Vietnam and Germany. He earned more than 15 medals and commemorations.

He also has been an active civic volunteer, previously serving as chairman of Fort Worth’s Zoning Commission and Process Improvement Committee and with numerous charitable organizations. Jordan earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Texas Christian University.

Tradition of Service TexasBank

TexasBank believes in investing in communities, meeting the financial needs of customers and fostering a motivated and dedicated staff. Its employees are engaged in community activities and seen as leaders. TexasBank supports the growth and well-being of the Brown, Comanche and Eastland county communities it serves.

Through the M.S. Doss Foundation, TexasBank focuses its support on family and youth services, community and economic development, and higher education scholarships.

TexasBank has provided $100,000 in scholarship gifts to Tarleton over the last four years. TexasBank Stephenville leadership are all Tarleton alumni, and TexasBank actively supports Athletics, The Dick Smith Friends of the Library and the Ultra Club.