The resolution commends Dr. Tedd L. Mitchell for his over 15 years of dedicated service to the Texas Tech University System, where he served as president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and later as chancellor of the entire system. Under his leadership, the Texas Tech University System saw significant achievements, including record enrollment, fundraising, and research expenditures, contributing to a $19.2 billion economic impact statewide. Dr. Mitchell played a crucial role in enhancing the system's profile and advocating for increased funding and support for its institutions, which include Texas Tech University, Angelo State University, and others.

Dr. Mitchell's tenure was marked by the establishment of the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine and the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine, addressing critical shortages in these fields. He also facilitated the addition of Midwestern State University to the system and the creation of the Texas University Fund to support emerging research institutions. His initiatives, such as the Big Cure Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program and the Kenneth H. Cooper Institute, reflect his commitment to improving health care access and outcomes in West Texas. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' appreciation for Dr. Mitchell's exceptional service and dedication to the communities he has served.