WHEREAS, Winthrop University with grateful appreciation, does hereby acknowledge,
commend, and honor the distinguished service of Frances Davenport as a representative
of the Alumni Association to the Winthrop University Board of Trustees from 2006 through
2012; and
WHEREAS, her participation on the Board on a variety of committees, including the
Executive Committee as Secretary of the Board, as well as serving the University as
chair of the Annual Fund Loyalty Council and its representative to the Alumni Association
executive board as well as a member of the Winthrop University Foundation Board of
Directors will long be evident in the achievements of the University; and
WHEREAS, she has freely given of her 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 has worked to ensure that Winthrop
University continues its tradition of outstanding service to its students; and
WHEREAS, she has exemplified resolute commitment to educational advancement for all
students throughout her teaching career and her time spent volunteering as a mentor
in local schools and as a juvenile arbitrator for the judicial circuit;
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 Frances Davenport, and do commend her for outstanding meritorious services as a
member of the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University.
June 8, 2012
