WHEREAS, Scott Pollard, Ph.D., an esteemed professor of English at Christopher Newport University who has cultivated the literary interests of thousands of students over his 30-year career at the institution, retires in 2022; and

WHEREAS, born and raised in California, Scott Pollard completed his undergraduate studies at Santa Clara University before earning a master's degree and doctoral degree in comparative literature from the University of California, Irvine; and

WHEREAS, Scott Pollard served briefly as an adjunct professor at Santa Clara University before joining the English department at Christopher Newport University in 1992, where he has contributed to the life of the institution as teacher, scholar, and colleague ever since; and

WHEREAS, after focusing on modern Latin American literature from the comparative perspective in his graduate studies, Scott Pollard expanded his academic pursuits to include Asian literatures, Middle Eastern literatures, Don Quixote, and literary theory throughout his career; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure at Christopher Newport University, Scott Pollard taught 26 different courses at all levels and was instrumental to the creation of 14 new courses, including the university's first-year and second-year writing seminars, which are a foundational part of the English department's curriculum today; and

WHEREAS, as chair of the English department from 2000 to 2006 and in other capacities, Scott Pollard was a tireless advocate for his students and colleagues and contributed greatly to the growth and development of the university's community over the years; and

WHEREAS, scholarship was a core component of Scott Pollard's professorial endeavors and his study of food in children's literature resulted in several publications, including the recently released Tablelands: Food in Children's Literature, which he co-authored with his wife and fellow Christopher Newport University professor Kara K. Keeling; and

WHEREAS, in his well-deserved retirement, Scott Pollard will have more opportunities to spend quality time with his wife, Kara, and to embrace his love of travel and music; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Scott Pollard, Ph.D., a cherished member of the faculty at Christopher Newport University, hereby be commended on the occasion of his retirement; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Scott Pollard, Ph.D., as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his contributions to the Commonwealth and best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement.