WHEREAS, Winthrop University with grateful appreciation, does hereby acknowledge,
commend and honor the distinguished service of A. Watts Huckabee, Sr. as a member
of the Winthrop University Board of Trustees from 1995 to 2003; and
WHEREAS, his participation on the Board as the designee of two successive Governors
of the State of South Carolina, each from different political parties, is a testament
to his individual talents and his dedication to the University; and
WHEREAS, he has demonstrated his commitment to Winthrop University and its tradition
of outstanding service by giving freely of his time and talents;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University does
hereby gratefully acknowledge the vigorous advocacy and heartfelt concern that A.
Watts Huckabee, Sr. has demonstrated on behalf of higher education in general and
Winthrop in particular; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that presents today from the students, staff, faculty,
and Board this citation as a testament to his longstanding achievements and devotion
to education.
November 7, 2003
