H*4811 Concurrent Resolution, By Govan, Cobb-Hunter, Ott, Sharpe and Stuart
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR DR. M. MACEO NANCE, JR., PRESIDENT EMERITUS
 OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SEVENTY-FIFTH
 BIRTHDAY ON MARCH 28, 2000, AND TO RECOGNIZE WITH GRATITUDE HIS INVALUABLE
 CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND TO THE DIGNITY OF THE CITIZENS OF
 ORANGEBURG COUNTY, THIS STATE, AND THIS NATION.

   03/23/00  House  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-4
   03/23/00  Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-7

TO HONOR DR. M. MACEO NANCE, JR., PRESIDENT EMERITUS OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SEVENTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY ON MARCH 28, 2000, AND TO RECOGNIZE WITH GRATITUDE HIS INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND TO THE DIGNITY OF THE CITIZENS OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY, THIS STATE, AND THIS NATION.

Whereas, Dr. M. Maceo Nance, Jr., was born in Columbia, South Carolina, and celebrates his seventy-fifth birthday on March 28; and

Whereas, he obtained his early education in Columbia's public elementary and secondary schools, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1949 from South Carolina State University, and received his Masters of Science degree from New York University in 1953; and

Whereas, from 1943 to 1946, he served his country with distinction as a member of the United States Navy; and

Whereas, Dr. Nance began his illustrious career at South Carolina State University in July, 1949, and through hard work, superior knowledge, and stellar performance, rose meteorically through the college's ranks from ROTC Supply Clerk to Director of the Student Center, to Assistant Business Manager, to Business Manager, to Vice-President for Business and Finance, to Acting President of the College, and to President of the College; and

Whereas, from June 23, 1968, the date he assumed the position as President of South Carolina State University, until his retirement from the presidency in 1986, he made innumerable contributions not only to South Carolina State University, but to the Orangeburg community, the State of South Carolina, and our nation; and

Whereas, these contributions include: the development and operation of a highly regarded academic institution of higher learning designed to meet the needs of the state's African-American citizens and a rural extension program focused on aiding the state's small farmers; participation in the planning and fruition of Hillcrest Golf Course, a unique local, state, and federal effort to bring public golf to the state's citizens; and commitment to the establishment of harmonious and productive relationships among the college and its consumers and the community of Orangeburg and the State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, these contributions have brought Dr. Nance many accolades, honors, and awards which include having bestowed upon him the title of President Emeritus of South Carolina State University, and being named the recipient of the following honorary degrees: Doctor of Laws - Morris Brown College at Atlanta University - 1968; Doctor of Humane Letters - Francis Marion College - 1975; Doctor of Laws - University of South Carolina - 1976; Doctor of Humane Letters - The Citadel - 1983; Doctor of Humane Letters - Clemson University - 1983; Doctor of Humane Letters - Medical University of South Carolina - 1986; and Doctor of Humane Letters - South Carolina State University - 1988; and

Whereas, it is fitting that the General Assembly pause to honor Dr. Nance on the occasion of his birthday and thank him for his invaluable contributions. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, honor Dr. M. Maceo Nance, Jr., President Emeritus of South Carolina State University on the occasion of his seventy-fifth birthday on March 28, 2000, and recognize with gratitude his invaluable contributions to higher education and to the dignity of the citizens of Orangeburg County, this State, and this nation.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. M Maceo Nance, Jr.