University of Virginia Library

RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION

The Rector asked Mr. Birckhead to read a resolution of appreciation that Mr. Birckhead had proposed. The resolution was read, moved and adopted.

• WHEREAS, we appreciate the University of Virginia was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson with great financial assistance from The General Assembly of Virginia; and
• WHEREAS, it was Mr. Jefferson's dream that this would one day become a great public university; and
• WHEREAS, we are grateful to be Visitors at a time when the University is generally recognized as having fulfilled Mr. Jefferson's dream;
• WHEREAS, we wish to thank the Governors, both past and present, who have displayed their support of the University, not only during times of good economic conditions, but also during downturns when such choices were difficult, by allowing the taxes of our citizens to be employed in such a manner to make Mr. Jefferson's dream a reality; and
• WHEREAS, we are also grateful to the General Assemblies, both past and present, for their efforts in the same regard. We realize that many General Assembly members dedicate much of their lives to service of the Commonwealth, and through their long service have had a very positive effect on the University; and
• WHEREAS, we have been appointed to serve as guardians of this crown jewel of the Commonwealth of Virginia for the citizens who own it;
• RESOLVED that The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all of the Governors, General Assembly Members, and citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia who have supplied us with the financial resources necessary to become recognized as one of the leading universities in our country. The Board looks forward to leading the University in the continued fulfillment of Mr. Jefferson's dream and hopes for your continued support.