Alumni
1994-1995 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
The Distinguished Alumni Award is the most prestigious honor bestowed by Texas State University and the Texas State Alumni Association. The award recognizes graduates who have achieved prominence and distinction in their chosen business, profession, or life work on a national or international level. The leadership shown by these alumni inspires all members of the Texas State community.
1995 Distinguished Alumni Award Honorees
Rosalyn Baker ('68)
Hawaii State House of Representatives and State Senate in varied leadership roles for 22 years; recognized for advocacy in health policy and laws to assist in fight against cancer, consumer protection, equal rights; current chair of Hawaii Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection
Charles Barsotti ('55)*
Cartoonist and author; his cartoons have appeared in magazines including The New Yorker, The Saturday Evening Post, The Atlantic, and Playboy
John Roberts ('67)
Chairman of the board, president of Anheuser- Busch Entertainment Corporation; board member of International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
Tino Villanueva ('69)
Award-winning poet and author; founder of Imagine Publishers; American Book Award; contributor to International Chicano Poetry Journal
1994 Distinguished Alumni Award Honorees
Marcellus W. Alexander, Jr. ('73)
EVP, Television for the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and president, NAB Education Foundation; involved in numerous civic and charitable organizations
Benjamin P. Dailey ('38)
Pioneer in microwave spectroscopy field; his work helped lead to the invention of the laser and nuclear magnetic resonance imaging
Dr. Dionicio "Don" Flores ('73 & '15)
One of the nation’s most respected Hispanic journalists; president of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Allen V. Kneese ('51)*
Pioneer in developing the theory of environmental economics; Senior Fellow in the Quality of the Environment Division for Resources for the Future
Clyde E. Willbern ('40)*
Leading expert on federal regulation of the oil and gas industry; manager of administration for Getty Oil
C. Ivan Wilson ('52)*
Retired CEO of First City, Texas Bank, one of the largest banking entities in the country; financial systems specialist
*Deceased