This resolution commends Dr. William F. Tate, IV, for his historic appointment as the twenty-eighth president of Louisiana State University (LSU) and his distinguished service in that role. Appointed on May 6, 2021, Dr. Tate made history as the first African American to lead LSU and any university in the Southeastern Conference. Under his leadership, LSU has seen significant growth, including record-setting student enrollment, improved graduation rates, and a notable increase in research expenditures, which reached over $540 million in the last academic year. Dr. Tate has also introduced strategic initiatives that align LSU's research strengths with national priorities, contributing to the university's aspiration to become a Top 50 research institution.

The resolution highlights Dr. Tate's accomplishments, including securing the largest private gift in LSU's history for health initiatives and navigating the university through various challenges while maintaining a commitment to academic freedom and student opportunity. As he prepares to transition to the presidency of Rutgers University in June 2025, the resolution expresses gratitude for his four years of dedicated leadership and the lasting impact he has made on the LSU community, earning him admiration from students, faculty, staff, and alumni.