H.R. No. 988 is a resolution congratulating Dr. Neal Weaver on his investiture as the 11th president of Stephen F. Austin State University, which is scheduled for May 1, 2025. Dr. Weaver was appointed by The University of Texas System Board of Regents in March 2024 after a thorough selection process. He began his presidency on May 13, 2024, and has since demonstrated effective leadership by fostering a supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff, while focusing on the university's academic mission and community engagement.

The resolution highlights Dr. Weaver's extensive experience in higher education, including previous roles as president of Georgia Southwestern State University and vice president at Nicholls State University, among others. His educational background includes degrees from Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and the University of Oklahoma. The Texas House of Representatives expresses its best wishes for Dr. Weaver's continued success and plans to prepare an official copy of the resolution as a token of high regard.