Georgia HR 351: Marrero, President Kyle; his many contributions to the University of West Georgia; commend

Bill Text

19 LC 117 0941
H. R. 351
- 1 -
House Resolution 351
By: Representatives Smith of the 70
th, Bonner of the 72
nd, Stover of the 71
st, and Trammell
of the 132
nd
A RESOLUTION
Commending President Kyle Marrero for his many contributions to the University of West1
Georgia; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, President Kyle Marrero has made a significant impact on the City of Newnan3
and the entire West Georgia region through his leadership over the last five and a half years4
at the University of West Georgia; and5
WHEREAS, under President Marrero's leadership, the institution has adopted a bold vision6
to become the best comprehensive university in America, sought after as the best place to7
work, learn, and succeed; and8
WHEREAS, during his tenure, the University of West Georgia has achieved five years of9
record enrollment growth, record graduation rates, and record degrees conferred; and10
WHEREAS, President Marrero's vision has contributed greatly to the success of the11
University of West Georgia Newnan Center since opening in the historic Newnan Hospital12
in 2015; and13
WHEREAS, a steadfast focus on student success through quality academic programming and14
robust services to students has been the core mission for the University of West Georgia15
Newnan Center under President Marrero's leadership, leading to record growth in enrollment16
for the center; and17
WHEREAS, President Marrero led the institution to achieve record fundraising and18
economic impact to the entire West Georgia region; and19
WHEREAS, the institution is ranked in the top third for online graduate education by U.S.20
News & World Report; and21

19 LC 117 0941
H. R. 351
- 2 -
WHEREAS, President Marrero fostered a campus culture focused on providing22
transformative opportunities for students to succeed in the classroom and become workforce23
ready upon graduation; and24
WHEREAS, President Marrero believes that engaged faculty and staff are critical to creating25
an environment in which students can succeed; and26
WHEREAS, President Marrero has expressed deep commitment to evidence-based27
leadership, employee engagement, and sustainability and diversity; and28
WHEREAS, President Marrero implemented Engage West!, an evidence-based leadership29
development initiative to create an inclusive, collaborative culture in which faculty and staff30
at all levels understand their roles and responsibilities in moving the university toward its31
aspirational goals; and32
WHEREAS, the Engage West! initiative led the University of West Georgia to win the 201533
national award for Innovation and Excellence, in the category of Leadership Development34
and Diversity, from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities; and35
WHEREAS, President Marrero worked tirelessly to build strong community partnerships as36
seen in the Carroll County Education Collaborative, a regional effort bringing together37
community and school leadership to establish a common vision for P-16 education; and38
WHEREAS, the Regional Education Collaborative has been cited as one of the most39
innovative efforts in the country by the Harvard University Pathways to Prosperity Project;40
and41
WHEREAS, President Marrero was named President of the Year in 2015 by the University42
System of Georgia; and43
WHEREAS, under President Marrero's leadership, the University of West Georgia was44
selected institution of the year in 2015 by the University System of Georgia; and45
WHEREAS, his legacy and contributions to the University of Georgia and the West Georgia46
region will be realized for many years to come.47

19 LC 117 0941
H. R. 351
- 3 -
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that48
the members of this body join in honoring President Kyle Marrero, and express our deepest49
gratitude for his commitment to higher education in the City of Newnan, the West Georgia50
region and the State of Georgia.51
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized52
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Kyle53
Marrero.54