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Proclamation honoring Dr. Richard Benson for 45-year academic career

Status unknown Recognition

Ceremonial & recognition

What this is

The council will present a proclamation recognizing Dr. Richard Benson, the 5th President of UT Dallas, for his 45-year career in academia.

Timeline

July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — June 2, 2025 meeting

Appearances on agendas

Item B

City Council — June 2, 2025

Present proclamation

Official agenda language

PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION FOR DR. RICHARD BENSON, 5 TH PRESIDENT OF UT DALLAS AND RECOGNIZING HIS 45-YEAR CAREER IN ACADEMIA

Documents

Packet — June 2, 2025 Presentations — June 2, 2025 Minutes — June 2, 2025

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