H*5035 Concurrent Resolution, By Harvin and R.M. Young
 A Concurrent Resolution congratulating Charleston Southern University on its
 thirtieth anniversary, and commending this outstanding institution of higher
 education for its commitment to excellence in the area of higher learning.

   04/06/94  House  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-52
   04/14/94  Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-17

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

CONGRATULATING CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ON ITS THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY, AND COMMENDING THIS OUTSTANDING INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN THE AREA OF HIGHER LEARNING.

Whereas, Charleston Southern University is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary in 1994, and, to honor the proud heritage of Charleston Southern, the school will celebrate Founders' Week April 9-15, 1994; and

Whereas, based on the theme "Preparing Leaders for the 21st Century", a Founders' Week Committee, comprised of former and current faculty, staff, students, trustees, and individuals who played key roles in the establishment of CSU, has made extensive plans for the week-long celebration; and

Whereas, the trustees of this outstanding institution previously adopted "academic excellence in a Christian environment" as the school's mission statement, and the University has fully lived up to the promises and goals of this mission statement through the years; and

Whereas, the year 1994 also heralds the beginning of Dr. Jairy C. Hunter, Jr.'s tenth year as president of CSU; and

Whereas, Dr. Hunter, the school's second president, has provided dynamic leadership and has guided the school to many outstanding accomplishments; and

Whereas, the 1994 Board of Trustees of Charleston Southern University includes Dr. Ernest W. Alford, Jr., of Spartanburg, Mrs. Mary Ann Bishop of Pawleys Island, Mrs. Betty B. Blackwell of Kershaw, Dr. M. Wayne Brown of Myrtle Beach, Mr. Robert H. Edwards of Lancaster, Mr. Thomas L. Farris of North Augusta, Reverend Hubert Faulkenberry of Rock Hill, Dr. W. Gregory Horton of Simpsonville, Dr. James L. Hudgins of Columbia, Mrs. Diane Jackson of Gaffney, Reverend Bev Kennedy of Hartsville, Reverend Earl Lewers of Greenville, Reverend Owen McAlister of Dorchester, Mr. Kip Miller of Greenville, Mr. William C. Morris of Lake City, Mr. Thomas C. Nichols, Jr. of Columbia, Dr. Fred K. Norris, Jr. of Eutawville, Mr. C. Ronald Payne of Bishopville, Mr. Johnny B. Rhodes of Walterboro, Reverend Herman R. Robinson, III, of Charleston, Mr. Lloyd E. Sineath of Hanahan, Mrs. Gloria Thiem of Mount Pleasant, Mr. Johnny E. Ward of Moncks Corner, Dr. W. Floyd Whitfield of Charleston, and Mr. Jerry Williams of Lancaster; and

Whereas, besides Dr. Hunter, the administration of the University includes the following officers: Dr. A. Kennerley Bonnette, Jr., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Rick B. Brewer, Assistant to the President; Mr. John L. Hosey, Vice President for Business Affairs; Dr. Larry L. Sale, Vice President for Development; Dr. Robert Stevens, Vice President for Enrollment Management; and Dr. Bruce Harshbarger, Vice President for Student Services/Dean of Students; and

Whereas, we are greatly pleased to have this opportunity to recognize Charleston Southern University for its commitment to excellence in higher learning, and we share in the joy of the school's celebration of its thirtieth anniversary. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, congratulates Charleston Southern University on its thirtieth anniversary and commends this outstanding institution of higher education for its commitment to excellence in the area of higher learning.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Dr. Jairy C. Hunter, Jr., President of Charleston Southern University.