The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents will hold a special meeting Thursday to consider renaming an iconic building after a famous alumnus: Governor Rick Perry.

According to the agenda, regents will vote on whether to rename the 100 year old Academic Building the "Governor Rick Perry '72 Building." They will also consider a resolution honoring Perry for his "outstanding dedication and service" as the longest-serving governor of Texas.

Perry, who will be in town to speak at the commencement convocation, graduated in 1972 with a 2.2 GPA. The majority of his grades are C’s and D’s.

Lucy Nashed, the Press Secretary for Perry tells News 3, "The governor would be honored if the regents make that decision.”

Interim President Mark Hussey released the following statement:

“The authority to name campus facilities has always been the ultimate responsibility of The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. In this particular case, I was asked to provide input regarding a possible building naming opportunity to honor Governor Rick Perry for his support of Texas A&M and service to the entire State of Texas. I am supportive of honoring Governor Perry and I asked the Development Strategy Council to provide me input for the Board’s consideration. I provided that information to the Chairman of the Board of Regents.”

The Academic Building, built in 1914, was originally the university’s library. It is now home to the Department of Sociology, Modern Languages, and other offices.