WHEREAS, Winthrop University with grateful appreciation, does hereby acknowledge,
commend and honor the six years of distinguished service of Dr. Leland Cox as a member
of the Winthrop University Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, since joining the Board, he has demonstrated most clearly all of the academic,
administrative, and personal qualities required for exceptional academic leadership;
and
WHEREAS, he has freely given of his time and talents to strengthen the essential operations
of the University, to further its progress toward reaching its institutional goals
and to fulfill its educational mission which has led to the increase of the quality
of academic programs and the diversity of the student body; and
WHEREAS, his participation on the Board on a variety of committees including chair
of the Committee on Academic Affairs has been characterized by his dedication to excellence
and his high level of commitment to education and will long be evident in the achievements
of the University; and
WHEREAS, he has employed his community spirit and his resolute commitment to educational
advancement; and has worked to ensure that Winthrop University continues its tradition
of outstanding service to its students, the Rock Hill community and the State of South
Carolina;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Winthrop University Board of Trustees and President
DiGiorgio, on behalf of the students, faculty and staff at Winthrop University, and
the extended public higher education community, gratefully acknowledge the vigorous
advocacy and heartfelt concern that Leland has demonstrated on behalf of higher education
in general and Winthrop in particular , and in commending him for outstanding meritorious
service, do wish him every success and happiness in all his future endeavors.
June 11, 2010
