WHEREAS, Winthrop University with grateful appreciation, does hereby acknowledge,
commend, and honor the distinguished service of Thomas E. Pope as the representative
of Governor Sanford to the Winthrop University Board of Trustees from 2009 through
2011, and
WHEREAS, he has employed his concern for people, his community spirit, and his time
and talents to strengthen the essential operations of the University, to further its
progress toward reaching its institutional goals and has worked to ensure that Winthrop
University continues its tradition of outstanding service to its students; and
WHEREAS, he consistently shared thoughtful advice and counsel with the President and
the Board and devoted himself to the fulfillment of Winthrop University's mission;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Trustees, the President, and the Winthrop University
faculty, staff and students do hereby convey their deep respect and profound gratitude
for outstanding meritorious service as a member of the Board of Trustees of Winthrop
University to The Honorable Thomas E. Pope, and do wish him the best as he begins
the next phase of his life of service to the state of South Carolina as an elected
member of the House of Representatives.
February 18, 2011
