WHEREAS, in memory of William H. Grier, an outstanding public servant and industrialist,
long time member and Chair of the Board of Trustees, first male recipient of an honorary
degree from the College, and generous benefactor and servant of the interests of Winthrop,
the William H. Grier Professorship in Business Administration was established in 1993;
and
WHEREAS, the Grier Professor is expected to be an excellent classroom teacher, highly
imaginative, completely dependable, in command of his/her discipline; and
WHEREAS, this teacher is highly regarded by students and peers and is both demanding
and supportive; and
WHEREAS, this teacher is a known scholar beyond the campus and is respected for service
to others, both on campus and in the community; and
WHEREAS, the professor chosen for this honor has dedicated twenty seven years at Winthrop
to the intellectual development of his students as well as to the overall development
of the university; and
WHEREAS, every part of this University community is better, stronger, more effective,
and a more pleasant place to work and study as a result of his efforts; and
WHEREAS, Professor Gary L. Stone is known for his gifted instruction to students from
across the university, his international contribution to economic education in developing
countries, and his immeasurable positive influence on the intellectual atmosphere
and general quality of life at this University;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University gratefully
acknowledges the outstanding accomplishments of Professor Gary Lee Stone and presents
to him today this citation as a testament to his dedication to student learning and
devotion to higher education and in honor of being named the William H. Grier Professor.
April 12, 2002
