RESOLUTION TO HONOR J. MARILYN SMITH FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE TO THE WINTHROP UNIVERSITY FACULTY CONFERENCE AND THE WINTHROP UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Winthrop University with grateful appreciation, does hereby acknowledge, commend and honor the distinguished service of Dr. J. Marilyn Smith as Chair of the Winthrop University Faculty Conference and as Faculty Representative to the Winthrop University Board of Trustees; and

WHEREAS, during her tenure she demonstrated leadership on behalf of her colleagues and devoted considerable time and energy to the very successful General Education Program; and

WHEREAS, she consistently shared thoughtful advice and counsel with the President and the Board and devoted herself to the fulfillment of Winthrop University's mission; and

WHEREAS, she will continue to share her talent and experience in serving the University as Professor of Management in the College of Business Administration and as Director of the General Education Program;

THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University does hereby gratefully acknowledge the dedication to excellence that has been demonstrated by Dr. J. Marilyn Smith on behalf of her faculty colleagues and the University; and

LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that presents today from the Board on behalf of the entire Winthrop University community this citation as a testament to her achievements and devotion to education.

June 3, 2005