The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
DIR. WINSTON'S RESIGNATION.
Letter Sent BY the Retiring president
To the Board of Regents.


The following is the letter of resigna-
ton of President Winston to the board
of regents Of the University OF Texas:
ITO the Honorable Board of Regents
of the University Of TeXas.-Gentle-
men: Having been invited by the trus-
tees of the North Carolina College of
Agriculture and Mechanical Arts to
accept the presidency OF that institution,
with view to developing it to a position
OF usefulness and efficiency among the
foremost chronological schools OF the
country. and this invitation having been
warmly seconded by large number
of educators. manufacturers and other
citizens of my native state. and being
advised by physicians that the health of
two members of my family is dependent
upon their residence in n cooler climate,
| have come to the conclusion. after
careful consideration. that it is my duty.
both to my family and to my native
State. that | return to North Carolina.
| have the honor. therefore, to tender my
resignation as president of the univer-
sity of Texas.
The severing of my connection with
this university is not done lightly or UNI
adviSedly nor with any lack of appre-
citation On the great Responsibilities and
equally great opportunities attached to
its presidency. for an experience OF three
years has given me Il full realization OF
both. In my minds eye | see this uni
versity triumphantly emerging from the
ncriod of storm and stress through
which every young and growing nniver-
sity must pass. and in the not distant
future standing like Il clear and splendid
light TO guide and direct the deStinies
Of this mighty commonwealth. 1T is a
satisfaction to feel that ! have contrib
uted somewhat to this achievement. and
that / leave the university in a healthy.
vigorous condition. well organized in its
internal life. strongly and vitality CON
nected with the educational system Of
the State. growing in scholarship. equip
ment and patronage. and fast iilng a
large place in the confidence and affec-
tionts of the people. My own labors TO
these ends must speak for themselves.
but they would have been intellectual
and frequently uninterrupted without
the guidance and support of Your hon
oraide body for which | Shall ever feel
the warmest gratitude. ! have the
honor to be very respectfully, your ODE
.dient servant.
GEO. 4. WINSTON. President"
The resignation was accepted and
committee appointed to prepare resolu-
tions. The report of the committee is
as follows:
ITO the Honorable Board of Regents:
July II. 1890. Your committe appoint
ed to prepare resolutions expressing the
sentiment Of the hoard upon the accept
ance of the resignation of President
Winston respectfully submit the follow
ing: In accepting the resignation of DR..
George T. Winston as president of the
University of Texas. the board of re-
gents desire to express their apprecia
ton of the able. impartial and devoted
manner in which he has discharged the
duties of his high office with singleness
of purpose to promote the advancement
ard development of the University.
Possessing rare intellectual sifts. broad
culture ard wide experience, DIR. Win
ston has proved to be resourceful in the
expansion Of the University and the eX-
tension of its influence and during his
administration it has steadily grown and
its advantages become better and more
widely known to the people of the State.
Industrious. conscientious. courteous and
Ohi1gllg III me dlScllafge OF his dllI1cHit
and responsible duties. he has com
manded the confidence and esteem of the
board of regents and their best wishes
for his future happiness and continued
usefulness accompany him to his new
field Of labor.
therefore. BE it resolved, that the
foregoing he entered upon the minutes
Of the board. and that copy thereof
he furnished DIR. Winston by the secre-
fairy of the board under the seal of the
University. Respectfully submitted,
WM L. PRATlIER,
T.. HENDERSON.
REAIrRE,GA RD BRYAN