House Resolution 168
By: Representatives Holly of the 116th, Berry of the 56th, and Bell of the 75th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Dr. David A. Thomas upon his retirement from Morehouse
College; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. David A. Thomas has long been recognized for the vital role that he has
played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the students,
faculty, and staff of Morehouse College; and
WHEREAS, installed in 2018, Dr. Thomas led a dynamic, purpose-driven, and
record-breaking tenure as the 12th president of Morehouse College; and
WHEREAS, guided by his expertise, the college transitioned from experiencing structural
deficits to funding significant campus projects, enhancing its technology infrastructure, and
offering competitive pay to its employees; and
WHEREAS, he oversaw an unprecedented fund-raising acceleration that has generated over
$240 million, a giving total higher than any other president in the college's 157 year-long
history; and
WHEREAS, due to his exemplary leadership, Morehouse College has extended its reach by
launching its first online degree programs and has amplified its positioning as a center of
intellectual discourse and social engagement in areas such as global leadership, professional
equity, social justice, and innovation; and
WHEREAS, the strategic theme of "Morehouse Beyond Borders" has included milestone
successes such as the creation of the Center for Black Entrepreneurship with the Black
Economic Alliance and Spelman College as well as the establishment of both the Black
Men's Research Institute and the Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership's Higher
Education in Prisons program; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this distinguished individual be
appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. David A. Thomas for his efficient,
effective, unselfish, and dedicated service as the 12th president of Morehouse College;
congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and extend the most sincere best
wishes for continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.
David A. Thomas.