WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University believes that it is appropriate
and necessary for the University to be an active and constructive participant in planning
efforts conducted its host community; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University heard a presentation from the
Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation ("RHEDC") at the Board's February 2002
Retreat outlining a proposed cooperative planning approach involving community groups
interested in the city's "Textile Corridor" including Winthrop University; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Trustees have examined the proposed Cooperative
Planning Agreement prepared by the RHEDC and find that its terms and conditions are
appropriate and acceptable; and
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University that
the Cooperative Planning Agreement attached hereto and incorporated by reference is
hereby approved; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University, that the
President of Winthrop University is hereby authorized to execute the Cooperative Planning
Agreement on behalf of Winthrop University.
April 12, 2002