Whereas: |
J. Rodney Bimson, P.T., Associate Professor in Health and Physical
Education retired in May, 1996 after 33 years of teaching, advising,
coaching and serving as Head Athletic Trainer at Millersville University;
and |
Whereas: |
Associate Professor Bimson served the Health and Physical Education
Department on numerous committees, many of which he chaired; and |
Whereas: |
Professor Bimson initiated several new courses in the department among
them Fly Tying and Fly Fishing, Fitness Walking and Medical and Legal
Aspects of Coaching; and |
Whereas: |
Professor Bimson served as men's swimming coach from 1963-1965; and
served as men's wrestling coach from 1965-1968; and |
Whereas: |
Professor Bimson served as the Head Athletic Trainer from 1963 until
1985; and |
Whereas: |
Professor Bimson recognized the need and initiated the athletic
training program to include women's varsity sports; and |
Whereas: |
Professor Bimson utilized his professional training and his practical
experience as a basis for providing sound mentorship for numerous student
trainers who now serve as trainers for public schools, colleges and
universities; and |