It is with sadness that we share the passing of a legendary Tarleton Texan, former U.S. Rep. Charles "Charlie" Stenholm. He was a devoted supporter of Tarleton State University and dearly loved.
After retiring from a 26-year career in the U.S. House of Representatives, Stenholm served the students in our College of Agriculture and Natural Resources by regularly teaching classes in agricultural policy and guest lecturing in various classes across campus. He was instrumental in the formation of Tarleton’s Center for Agribusiness Excellence (CAE), strongly advocating for continued federal funding by communicating the $1.67 billion in savings it provides to the taxpayers of the United States since its formal establishment in 2001.
Stenholm has also been a strong supporter of Tarleton Athletics for over 30 years, recently serving as a board member for the Texan Club. He earned his Associate of Science from then Tarleton State Junior College in 1959, and played both football and basketball for the Tarleton State Plowboys.
While we mourn the loss of Congressman Stenholm, we honor his legacy and the lasting impact he has made on our university, the state of Texas, and the nation.
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