| WHEREAS |
Gene Wise retired in January 1997 after serving as the Director of
Financial Aid at Millersville University for 30 years; and |
| WHEREAS |
He participated in the creation of the University's Financial Aid
Office; and |
| WHEREAS |
He conscientiously served the financial aid needs of thousands of
Millersville students and their families; and |
| WHEREAS |
He served on numerous committees which determined financial aid policy
for th SSHE system; and |
| WHEREAS |
He consistently demonstrated his sincere interest in the welfare of
Millersville students; and |
| WHEREAS |
He was active in the Lancaster community providing information
regarding financial aid to high school students and their families;
and |
| WHEREAS |
He was highly regarded across the state for his financial aid
expertise and accomplishments; and |
| WHEREAS |
He served as an excellent representative of the University in numerous
settings; and |
| WHEREAS |
He served the University community on numerous committees, as a
Faculty Senator and as the baseball coach from 1966 through 1977; |
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Gene Wise be given the honorary title of
Director of Financial Aid Emeritus.