| WHEREAS |
Jerry J. Swope, Associate Professor in Wellness and Sport
Sciences, retired in January of 2002 after 31 1/2 years of teaching,
advising, coaching and serving as Assistant to the Athletic Director of
Millersville University; and |
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| WHEREAS |
Associate Professor Swope served the Wellness and Sport Sciences
Department, the School of Education, and the University on numerous
committees (some which he chaired), along with acting as Faculty
Senator, Union Representative and Teacher Education Council
Representative; and |
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| WHEREAS |
Associate Professor Swope served his profession and the University
as a wrestling official and also as an advisor to various student groups
including: sororities, fraternities, and wrestling belles and
undecided/undeclared students; and |
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| WHEREAS |
Associate Professor Swope acted as a clinician/presenter at
numerous county, state, and national wrestling clinics and camps, and also
as a guest speaker at numerous high school sport banquets; and |
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| WHEREAS |
Associate Professor Swope initiated several new course offerings
including: Teaching of Health in the Elementary School, Moral and Ethical
Issues in Coaching and Personal Self Defense; and |
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| WHEREAS |
Associate Professor Swope served as Men's Head Wrestling Coach
from 1970 - 1983 where his teams were very successful with many of his
athletes performing at the state and national levels and with numerous of
these athletes receiving All-American status; and |
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| WHEREAS |
Associate Professor Swope received the Millersville State
College Merit Award on April 21, 1975 based on his outstanding wrestling
background, performance and successful coaching; and |
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| WHEREAS |
Associate Professor Swope was recognized by his peers by being
named Wrestling Coach of the Year in 1978 when his Millersville team
placed 2nd in the NCAA Division III National Championship; and |
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| WHEREAS |
Associate Professor Swope's high regard by his fellow
professionals is exemplified by his induction in the NAIA National
Wrestling Hall of Fame, the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame,
and the Lock Haven University Athletic Hall of Fame; and |
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| WHEREAS |
Associate Professor Swope utilized his professional training and
practical experience as a basis for providing sound guidance and
mentorship for his students and athletes many who have gone on into
teaching and coaching; and |
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| THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: |
That the Department of Wellness and Sport Sciences unanimously and
without reservation recommends that Jerry J. Swope be granted the honorary
title of Associate Professor of Wellness and Sport Sciences Emeritus. |