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RESOLUTION
TO ENDORSE THE GOALS AND STRATEGIES
OF THE OLD TOWN RENAISSANCE MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, Winthrop University is committed
to building a stronger, healthier community; and
WHEREAS, The Old Town area of Rock Hill
suffers from declining population, low household incomes, and
vacant and deteriorated buildings; and
WHEREAS, Old Town is of county-wide
significance as the center of population, the largest employment
and business center, the home of Winthrop University, local
government, schools and other important civic and business
facilities;
WHEREAS, Winthrop University acting by
itself has limited ability to influence the overall health of
Old Town; and
WHEREAS, Through collaboration Winthrop
University can use its resources most effectively in achieving
its own mission, and in support of Old Town; and
WHEREAS, Winthrop University, Rock Hill
School District Three, City of Rock Hill, York County, Rock Hill
Economic Development Corporation, York County Regional Chamber
of Commerce, and York Technical College have co-sponsored the
creation of the Old Town Renaissance Master Plan;
NOW THEREFORE, Winthrop University does
hereby endorse the goals and strategies of the Old Town
Renaissance Master Plan and does pledge its continued
collaboration and support for this important community
initiative.
November 2, 2001
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