The resolution welcomes Lieutenant General (Retired) Jay B. Silveria as the newly appointed President of the University of Arkansas System, effective January 15, 2025. It highlights his extensive background in military leadership, including his role as the former Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy and his recent position as Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government & Public Service. The resolution also notes his significant military accomplishments, including command roles in various operations and his status as a command pilot with over 3,900 flight hours.
The Senate expresses its congratulations to Lieutenant General Silveria on his appointment and acknowledges his exceptional leadership skills, sound judgment, and extensive educational background, which includes degrees from the United States Air Force Academy and Syracuse University, as well as advanced training at prestigious institutions like Harvard University. The resolution concludes with a directive to provide a copy of the resolution to Lieutenant General Silveria upon its adoption.