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House honors Southern Utah University president Gerald R. Sherritt on SUU centennial
Summary
Lawmakers read a commemorative citation recognizing Southern Utah University’s centennial and praised President Gerald R. Sherritt’s leadership and contributions to rural Utah; the citation and tributes were entered into the House record on Feb. 21, 1997.
Members of the Utah House read a commemorative citation and recognized Gerald R. Sherritt, president of Southern Utah University, as the university marked its centennial year and Sherritt announced his retirement at the end of 1997.
The reading recounted SUU’s origins (initially a branch of the University of Utah, later Utah State University, and independent since 1955) and cited increases in enrollment and regional public service during Sherritt’s tenure. The House entered a citation congratulating the university on 100 years of service and commending Sherritt’s leadership since 1982.
Several representatives offered personal remarks in praise of Sherritt. Clint Hickman, a representative who identified himself as from Southern Utah, said he appreciated Sherritt’s leadership and called SUU “one of the finest institutions in the state higher education system.” Other lawmakers recalled collaborations and community benefits tied to the university, citing cultural programs such as the Shakespearean Festival and local economic impacts.
The House requested that the commemorative citation be read into the minutes and forced no formal vote on the citation itself; the recognition was entered into the record and members extended their thanks to President Sherritt as he prepares to retire.
