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Dedication speaker was Dr. Jon Divine, a UT Tyler alumnus who serves as team physician for the University of Houston and the WNBA Houston Comets. Other speakers were State Rep. Leo Berman, Tyler Mayor Joey Seeber, Dr. Pedro Reyes, UT System Associate Vice Chancellor for Planning and Assessment and SGA President Ryan Palmquist. “Today we take time out of our schedules to marvel at what has been done and to thank our donors and everyone who made this possible,’’ UT Tyler Rodney Mabry said in welcoming remarks. “This is a great day in the life of our university.’’ The Herrington Patriot Center is “a perfect example of what happens when people give of their hearts,’’ said Seeber, who also thanked the donors for their generous gifts and support for the university throughout the years. “You have given so much in the past so that we could have so much in the future.’’ Speaking on behalf of the student body, Palmquist thanked “everyone who had something to do with making this building possible. We all know UT Tyler is growing but for the last few years we’ve been missing something,’’ he said. “This is exactly the improvement we’ve all been waiting for.’’ Dr. David Dykes delivered the invocation and Dr. Mark Johnson led the assembly in singing the National Anthem. Dr. Linda Klotz introduced the dedication speaker. Participants
in the ribbon cutting were Joseph and Louise Ornelas, Dr. Mabry,
Dr. Jim and Bonna Bess Vaughn and Dr. Ben Fisch. Contact person: Emily Battle, (903) 565-5604
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