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Regular Session, 2013
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 73
BY REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON
A RESOLUTION
To commend and congratulate Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough on becoming the seventh president
of Dillard University.
WHEREAS, Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough began his appointment as the seventh
president of Dillard University as well as one of the youngest college presidents in the nation
on July 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS, he earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Georgia, a
Master of Science from Miami University in Ohio, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher
Education from Georgia State University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Kimbrough served in administrative capacities at Albany State
University, Old Dominion University, Georgia State University, and Emory University; and
WHEREAS, he most recently served as the president of Philander Smith College in
Little Rock, Arkansas, and is known as the Hip-Hop President; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Kimbrough serves on several national boards and committees,
including the United Negro College Fund and maintains active memberships in higher
education associations, including the National Association of Student Personnel
Administrators, Association of Fraternity Advisory, and Brothers of the Academy; and
WHEREAS, he has given over five hundred presentations on fraternalism life at
campuses and conferences across the country and is the author of the book, Black Greek
101: The Culture, Customs, and Challenges of Black Fraternities and Sororities, which was
an Essence magazine top 10 best seller and is currently in its tenth printing; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Kimbrough has been recognized for his research and writings on
HBCUs and African American men in college and has also been noted for his active use of
social media to engage students in articles in The Chronicle of Higher Education, CASE
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WHEREAS, he was named by Diverse Issues in Higher Education as one of "25 to
Watch" and in 2010, he made the coveted Ebony Magazine Power list of 100 doers and
influencers in the African American community; and
WHEREAS, the students, faculty, and staff of Dillard University welcomed
Dr. Kimbrough to the helm of their campuses and look forward to his tenure as president;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Kimbrough merits a special measure of commendation upon his
selection as President of Dillard University.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend and congratulate Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough
upon his appointment as the seventh president of Dillard University, hereby recognizes and
records for posterity his exemplary leadership, and hereby extends to him best wishes for
continuing success as the president of Dillard University.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES