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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 347
Offered February 2, 2021
Commending Angeline Godwin.
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Patrons-- Stanley and Ruff; Delegate: Adams, L.R.
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WHEREAS, Angeline Godwin has served and supported the students, faculty, and staff of Patrick Henry Community College as president of the institution for nearly nine years; and

WHEREAS, a native of Mississippi, Angeline Godwin worked in the private sector before becoming president of Patrick Henry Community College in July 2012; and

WHEREAS, under Angeline Godwin’s leadership, Patrick Henry Community College has adapted to numerous challenges and experienced significant growth, including the addition of new facilities, programs, and opportunities for students; and

WHEREAS, Angeline Godwin led Patrick Henry Community College to pursue competitive regional and national grants that resulted in the creation of the college’s IDEA Academy, Verizon Innovative Learning Camp, and Harvest Foundation Student Excellence in Education program; and

WHEREAS, Angeline Godwin greatly expanded Patrick Henry Community College’s athletics department, which now serves more than 1,200 student-athletes, including many talented young men and women from other countries; and

WHEREAS, Angeline Godwin has worked with local businesses and organizations in Martinsville to promote workforce development programs and enhance the economic vitality of the region, while providing students with entrepreneurial guidance and opportunities for leadership training; and

WHEREAS, during Angeline Godwin’s tenure, Patrick Henry Community College received numerous national awards, including the 2014 Workforce Development Award from the Community Colleges of Appalachia and the 2015 Leah Meyer Austin Award from Achieving the Dream; and

WHEREAS, in 2020, Angeline Godwin also helped Patrick Henry Community College become the first institution in the country selected as an NC3 Festo Center of Excellence in the Advanced Manufacturing Industry 4.0 sector; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Angeline Godwin for her exceptional service to Patrick Henry Community College and the Martinsville community; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Angeline Godwin as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for her professional achievements, contributions to the field of higher education, and community leadership.