WHEREAS, Winthrop University with grateful appreciation, does hereby acknowledge,
                     commend and honor the distinguished service of Dr. J. Marilyn Smith as Chair of the
                     Winthrop University Faculty Conference and as Faculty Representative to the Winthrop
                     University Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure she demonstrated leadership on behalf of her colleagues
                     and devoted considerable time and energy to the very successful General Education
                     Program; and
WHEREAS, she consistently shared thoughtful advice and counsel with the President
                     and the Board and devoted herself to the fulfillment of Winthrop University's mission;
                     and
WHEREAS, she will continue to share her talent and experience in serving the University
                     as Professor of Management in the College of Business Administration and as Director
                     of the General Education Program;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University does
                     hereby gratefully acknowledge the dedication to excellence that has been demonstrated
                     by Dr. J. Marilyn Smith on behalf of her faculty colleagues and the University; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that presents today from the Board on behalf of the entire
                     Winthrop University community this citation as a testament to her achievements and
                     devotion to education.
June 3, 2005