Captain (Ret.) William Elwood Bailey - Friend of VSU

In Honor of
Captain (Ret.) William Elwood Bailey
2010 Friend of the University Award

WHEREAS, Colonel William E. Bailey, who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Virginia State University and went on to earn a Master of Science degree in Guidance and Counseling from Hampton University, has proven to be a dedicated and faithful friend of Virginia State University; and

WHEREAS, he has had a distinguished career including serving and retiring as a Colonel from the U.S. Army and later serving and retiring as a domestic and international Airline Captain for Continental Airlines; and


WHEREAS, he has served on numerous Boards of Directors of educational, non-profit, and community service organizations; was a founder of the Bailey Family Endowment, an endowment at Virginia State University which has provided over $50,000 in financial aid for Virginia State University Students; was a founder of the Reginald F. Lewis/Kappa Alpha Psi and the Dr. Billy Taylor Endowments at Virginia State University; and

WHEREAS, he continues in an active fundraising role for Virginia State University, serving as a liaison to foundations and major donors: Therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that Virginia State University acknowledges Colonel William E. Bailey for his timely and significant contributions to the advancement of education and the campus environment of this University and gives due recognition for his support by issuing this Resolution and be it

RESOLVED, that Virginia State University present the 2010 Friend of the University Award to Colonel William E. Bailey, with all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities appertaining thereto; and be it

RESOLVED further, that the Board of Visitors at its April 16, 2010 meeting directed the President of the University to present to Colonel William E. Bailey, on the occasion of the One Hundred Twenty-Fourth Commencement of the University, this Resolution as an expression of the high esteem accorded to him by the Board of Visitors, the administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of Virginia State University; and be it

RESOLVED finally, that a copy of this Resolution be encased and maintained permanently in the Archives of the University.