Texas A&M University-Kingsville President Mark A. Hussey posted a message in observance of the memorial service in Houston for George Floyd, who died in a police-involved killing on May 25 in Minneapolis, MN. Earlier in his life, 46-year-old Floyd attended Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
Read the full message from President Hussey below:
Nearly two weeks ago, the nation witnessed the tragic death of George Floyd. Mr. Floyd attended Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He was a Javelina.
Given how Mr. Floyd’s death has touched our community, this state, and nation, Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp has authorized System universities and agency heads to release any member of the faculty, staff or students on Monday, June 8, in observance of Mr. Floyd’s death. A memorial service will also be held in Houston from 12 to 6 p.m. on that day.
I encourage all Javelinas to use this day to reflect on what we all must do to treat everyone with respect and dignity and classes will be canceled. Campus will remain open with essential personnel only. Supervisors will notify essential personnel.
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