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RESOLUTION NO. 3244
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING DR. JACK SCOTT FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE
AS PRESIDENT OF CYPRESS COLLEGE AND TO THE COMMUNITY.
WHEREAS, Dr. Jack Alan Scott, a native of Sweetwater, Texas,
received his Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Religion from Abilene
Christian University in 1954 and his Master of Divinity in 1962 from
Yale University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Scott, further received his Master of Arts and Doctor
of Philosophy in History from Claremont Graduate School in 1967 and 1970
respectively; and
WHEREAS, after serving as an Associate Professor of History and
Religion and later as Provost and Dean of Pepperdine University, Los
Angeles, Dr. Scott relocated to Orange County as Dean of Instruction at
the Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa in 1973; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 1978, Dr. Scott was appointed President of
Cypress College where he has effectively overseen an institution with
over 13,000 enrollment, a faculty of 200 full -time members, and a campus
valued at over $90 million; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Scott, whose literary work has been published in
various newspapers and universities, is listed in Who's Who in
California and America; and
WHEREAS, despite his intense involvement in the many educational
activities, Dr. Scott has further served his community as Chairman.of
the Board of Directors of the American Heart Association, Orange County
Chapter (1981 -83); current member of the California Heart Association's
Board of Directors; Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Humana West
Anaheim Hospital (1982 -85); and an active member of the Cypress Rotary
Club; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Scott, along with his wife of 32 years, Lacreta, are
world travelers, having visited the Far East, India, Middle East, Europe
and Africa, and together they have completed ten extensive bicycle trips
which include the California Coast, Colorado, Pacific Northwest, Canada,
Italy and England; and
WHEREAS, on July 9, 1987, Dr. Scott will be leaving his post at
Cypress College to become President and Chancellor of Pasadena College.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cypress City Council does
hereby commend DR. JACK SCOTT on his most successful tenure as President
of Cypress College and for his many contributions to the community and
extends sincere Best Wishes for all future endeavors.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a
regular meeting held on the 26th day of May 1987.
ATTEST:
IAM DAVIS, Mayor Pro Tem
GERALD MULLEN, Councilman
CI OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the said City Council held on the 26th day of May 1987; by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Arnold,Coronado,Davis,Mullen and Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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