WHEREAS, Winthrop University with grateful appreciation, does hereby acknowledge,
commend and honor the eight years of distinguished service of Douglas Rucker as a
member of the Winthrop University Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, since his appointment to the Board as designee of the Governor of South Carolina,
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; and
WHEREAS, his participation on the Board as a member of the Finance and University
Relations Committees, as well as Secretary of the Board 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 Board of Trustees of Winthrop University does
hereby gratefully acknowledge the tireless dedication, vigorous advocacy and steadfast
determination that Douglas Rucker has consistently demonstrated on behalf of Winthrop
University.
April 16, 1999
