Whereas, Dr. Gerald W. Patton was appointed by Governor Andy Beshear to the Kentucky State University Board of Regents and was first sworn in on February 3, 2022;
Whereas, Dr. Gerald W. Patton was elected Chair of the Kentucky State University Board of Regents on April 27, 2022;
Whereas, Dr. Gerald W. Patton served as the Chair of the Kentucky State University Board of Regents and as the Chair of the Board of Regents' Executive Committee in 2022 and 2023;
Whereas, the Kentucky State University Board of Regents recognizes that service as a member of a public agency's board is one of the most demanding volunteer positions;
Whereas, the Board acknowledges that Dr. Gerald W. Patton performed his service to Kentucky State University with dedication and tenacity; and
Whereas, the Kentucky State University Board recognizes that Dr. Gerald W. Patton distinguished himself with judicious stewardship for Kentucky State University.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Kentucky State University Board of Regents wishes to acknowledge, recognize, and commend Dr. Gerald W. Patton for his devoted service to the Board and extend to him this statement of appreciation for his contributions on behalf of Kentucky State University's Administration, Faculty, Staff, and Students.
And be it further resolved that this statement of appreciation be appropriately inscribed and conveyed to Dr. Gerald W. Patton, with a copy to be included in the official minutes of the April 12, 2023, quarterly meeting of the Kentucky State Board of Regents.
Certificate
We, the duly qualified officers of the Kentucky State University Board of Regents, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Kentucky State University Board of Regents at its quarterly meeting on April 12, 2023.
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