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This resolution honors Dr. Charles F. McClelland for his exceptional leadership as the Commissioner of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), a collegiate athletic conference primarily composed of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The resolution highlights his significant achievements, including expanding the SWAC's reach by adding new member institutions and creating SWAC TV, a dedicated streaming platform for conference content, which provides fans with high-quality live events and on-demand programming. It also notes his instrumental role in acquiring a new corporate office for the conference and his prestigious appointments to NCAA committees, including chairing the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee, a historic first for an HBCU representative. The resolution further acknowledges his prior impactful roles at Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M University, where he oversaw athletic programs and achieved numerous championships.

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