WHEREAS, Winthrop University has been the benefactor of a combined total of four hundred
and seventy-four years of dedicated service contributed by the fifteen faculty members
honored by the proposal of emeritus status; and
WHEREAS, Winthrop University recognizes the loyal devotion of these faculty members
who have dedicated themselves to teaching Winthrop University students; and
WHEREAS, Winthrop University expresses gratitude for the tireless efforts of these
outstanding educators who have demonstrated a professional commitment to Winthrop
University and higher learning;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Winthrop University Board of Trustees does
hereby recognize the following as having attained emeritus status at Winthrop University
with all the rights and privileges bestowed thereunto: Eugene M. Barban, Professor
of Music; Robert H. Breakfield, Professor of Taxation and Business Law; Houston A.
Craighead, Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies; John E. Dill, Professor
of Biology; Melvin A. Goldstein, Professor of Psychology; Jerry L. Helton, Professor
of Music; W. Martin Hope, Professor of Social Work; Betty Lou Land, Professor of Reading
Education; Louis J. Rosso, Professor of Speech; Everett Stallings, Associate Professor
of Elementary Education; Sarah F. Stallings, Professor of Human Nutrition; C. Jack
Tucker, Professor of Sociology; Alfred D. Ward, Professor of Art and Design; Edna
C. Ward, Professor of Business Communication; and Melford A. Wilson, Jr., Professor
of Political Science.
June 9, 2006
