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This resolution welcomes Lieutenant General (retired) Jay B. Silveria as the new President of the University of Arkansas System, recognizing his extensive military and leadership background. The resolution highlights Silveria's impressive career, including his service as Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy, his experience as a command pilot with over 3,900 flight hours in F-15 and F-35 fighter jets, and his leadership roles in various military commands, including operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. It acknowledges his academic credentials, including degrees from the United States Air Force Academy and Syracuse University, and his additional education at prestigious institutions like the National War College and Harvard University. The resolution emphasizes Silveria's exceptional leadership skills and his upcoming role leading the state's largest university system, which comprises 20 campuses, divisions, and units. The Arkansas House of Representatives formally welcomes Silveria, offers congratulations on his appointment beginning January 15, 2025, and directs the Chief Clerk to provide him with a copy of the resolution upon its adoption.

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hr1011&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R