Bill Text: IN SR0077 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Dr. Ron Manahan upon retiring as president of Grace College & Seminary.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-04-17 - First reading: adopted voice vote [SR0077 Detail]

Download: Indiana-2013-SR0077-Introduced.html

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Introduced Version

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SENATE RESOLUTION No. ___

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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION

     A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Ron Manahan upon the conclusion of his presidency at Grace College & Seminary.

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BANKS, MISHLER

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Introduced

First Regular Session 118th General Assembly (2013)

SENATE RESOLUTION

     MADAM PRESIDENT:

    I offer the following resolution and move its adoption:

    A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Ron Manahan upon the conclusion of his presidency at Grace College & Seminary.

    Whereas, Dr. Ron Manahan began his service to Grace in 1977;

    Whereas, Dr. Manahan's first position at Grace was as the chair of the division of religion and philosophy. He then went on to become the assistant academic dean in 1985, the vice president of academic affairs in 1987, and the college's first provost in 1990;

    Whereas, Dr. Manahan has served as the president of Grace College since 1994;

    Whereas, During his twenty years as president, he has helped advance the institution through the development of new programs, construction of new facilities, expansion of global outreach, and increased tuition affordability;

    Whereas, Because of Dr. Manahan's leadership, Grace College became one of the few universities in the country to

develop and offer an innovative three-year degree program for each of its majors;

    Whereas, Additionally during his presidency, Grace College received several professional accreditations in counseling, business, teacher education, and theology; and

    Whereas, Upon the conclusion of his presidency in May, Dr. Manahan will continue to serve Grace College as he assumes the role of senior advisor to the president for the 2013- 2014 academic year: Therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

    SECTION 1.The Indiana Senate honors Dr. Ron Manahan as he concludes his 20 years as president of Grace College & Seminary.
    SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Dr. Ron Manahan.