WHEREAS, DAVID A. WHITE, has served with unstinting dedication as the Chair of the
Winthrop University Board of Trustees since 1998; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure, he exercised exemplary leadership and vision in guiding
the University toward distinction by overseeing major planning initiatives, including
both the development of Futuresteps 2000, the University-wide salary and professional
development plan, and the first-ever capital campaign, "A Lasting Achievement,"; and
WHEREAS, during his term as Chair of the Board, he lent advice and counsel on significant
University projects such as the construction of the first new academic building on
campus in more than thriy years, the Life Sciences Building, and the implementation
of the University Technology Upgrade Plan; and
WHEREAS, his tenure as Chair of the Winthrop University Board of Trustees had been
characterized by his tireless dedication, vigorous advocacy and resolute commitment
to educational advancement at Winthrop University;
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
to DAVID A. WHITE, and do commend him for outstanding meritorious services as Chair
of the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University.
June 9, 2000
