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Ms. Patterson read this resolution for Ms. Brown.
Penelope A. "Pemiy" Brown
WHEREAS, Penelope A. "Penny“ Brown, member ofthe University of Kentucky Board
of Trustees, has served her alma mater with enthusiasm and devotion, and,
WHEREAS, she has served the Board as chair and member of the Academic Affairs
Committee, member ofthe Nominating Committee, member ofthe Student Affairs
Committee, and, member ofthe University Relations Committee, and,
WHEREAS, she is a member of the University of Kentucky Research Foundation Board
of Directors, and,
WHEREAS, her multitude of volunteer service endeavors on behalf of her home
community of Corbin and the Commonwealth of Kentucky include Habitat for Humanity,
Pride Environmental Center, and The Girl Scouts - Wildemess Road Council, and,
WHEREAS, she is a current member ofthe Gifted and Talented Board ofthe
Commonwealth, and,
WHEREAS, she has served as a public school teacher in both Colorado and Kentucky,
and, as Parent-Teacher Organization president for the Corbin Independent School
System, and,
WHEREAS, she continues to educate others as a certified yoga and fitness instructor, and
as a contributing writer for Fitness Plus Magazine, and,
WHEREAS, she is a respected commercial real estate developer, and,
WHEREAS, she is an accomplished actor in community theatre and a singer in her
church choir, and,
WHEREAS, her tireless dedication to educational, civic, and charitable projects inspires
others to get involved,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the University of
Kentucky expresses its sincere appreciation to Penelope A. "Penny“ Brown and wishes
her well in all of her future endeavors, and orders that this resolution be made a part of
the Minutes of the meeting.
Ms. Brown expressed her appreciation to the board saying that it is a great honor and
privilege to work with all of Board members. She stated that "From every person in this room, I
have leamed something special. And I have learned how great UK is because of each one of
you. It’s been a pleasure.” The Board thanked her with a round of applause.