08 LC 95
0668
Senate
Resolution 1154
By:
Senators Chance of the 16th, Staton of the 18th, Rogers of the 21st, Harp of the
29th, Wiles of the 37th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Carl V. Patton upon the occasion of his retirement from Georgia
State University; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Carl V. Patton has served as president of Georgia State University for 16 years,
and during his tenure Georgia State has transformed from what was considered a
commuter school into a vibrant research university which is home to more than
27,000 students representing every county in the state, every state in the
nation, and more than 169 countries; and
WHEREAS,
under his leadership, Georgia State launched a university-wide academic
strategic planning effort, complemented by a $500 million Main Street Master
Plan that produced 12 new or renovated campus facilities; and
WHEREAS,
in 2006, President Patton announced the $1 billion updated master plan that will
bring to the campus more student housing, a university science park, a
professional education center for law and business, and a new humanities
building; and
WHEREAS,
with each new freshman class, Georgia State University continues to see its best
and brightest students who post the highest grade point averages in the
university's history; and
WHEREAS,
Georgia State University's research dollars have more than tripled during Dr.
Patton's presidency; and
WHEREAS,
President Patton has fostered a "spirit of innovation" creating a university
with limitless potential as a source for individual development and the
improvement of society; and
WHEREAS,
his focus on recruitment of world-class faculty, strengthened academic programs,
and improved campus infrastructure continues to increase recognition for Georgia
State University through national rankings, peer journals, and media reports;
and
WHEREAS,
President Patton has strived to make Georgia State University a part of the city
of Atlanta, not apart from it, yet keeping the university campus feel;
and
WHEREAS,
he has been honored with the "Visionary Award" from the Atlanta Business
Chronicle, was inducted into
Georgia
Trend magazine's 100 Most Influential
Georgians Hall of Fame, and received the Dan Sweat Award from Central Atlanta
Progress; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Patton has served as a role model for others by his service to community
boards, the Georgia Aquarium, Grady Hospital, and other organizations focused on
public service.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
President Carl V. Patton on the occasion of his retirement, commend him for his
exemplary service to Georgia State University, his community, and this state,
and extend their most sincere wishes for health and happiness in the
future.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is hereby authorized and
directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Dr. Carl V.
Patton.