WHEREAS, Winthrop University is committed to building a stronger, healthier community;
and
WHEREAS, The Old Town area of Rock Hill suffers from declining population, low household
incomes, and vacant and deteriorated buildings; and
WHEREAS, Old Town is of county-wide significance as the center of population, the
largest employment and business center, the home of Winthrop University, local government,
schools and other important civic and business facilities; and
WHEREAS, Winthrop University acting by itself has limited ability to influence the
overall health of Old Town; and
WHEREAS, Through collaboration Winthrop University can use its resources most effectively
in achieving its own mission, and in support of Old Town; and
WHEREAS, Winthrop University, Rock Hill School District Three, City of Rock Hill,
York County, Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation, York County Regional Chamber
of Commerce, and York Technical College have co-sponsored the creation of the Old
Town Renaissance Master Plan;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that Winthrop University does hereby endorse the goals
and strategies of the Old Town Renaissance Master Plan and does pledge its continued
collaboration and support for this important community initiative.
November 2, 2001
