RESOLUTION

AWARDING THE TITLE OF

DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF MUSIC to

LYLE RUSSELL CEDRIC 'Skitch' HENDERSON

by WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

July 22, 2005

WHEREAS,   Lyle Russell Cedric 'Skitch' Henderson has been internationally recognized for his long and illustrious career as a musician, recording artist, composer, and conductor, having served as music director for NBC Television, the original conductor of the orchestras for the Tonight Show and Today Show, as conductor of numerous symphonic orchestras throughout the world, and as the founding conductor of The New York Pops, and

WHEREAS,   Mr. Henderson has received a Grammy Award, New York City's prestigious Handel Medallion for the vital role he has played in the cultural life of New York and the James Smithson Bicentennial Medal in recognition of his contributions to American culture, and

WHEREAS,   Mr. Henderson has been recommended by the President of Western Connecticut State University, in consultation with the WCSU Music Faculty, to bring his special knowledge and expertise in music to the University in an extraordinary role, therefore, be it

RESOLVED,   That, pursuant to BR 2000-27, Lyle Russell Cedric 'Skitch' Henderson be named Distinguished Professor of Music at Western Connecticut State University for the 2005-06 academic year and retain this title during this period of his appointment at the university in accordance with all relevant sections of Article 4 of the AAUP collective bargaining agreement.

A Certified True Copy:

Karl J. Krapek, Vice-Chairman

William J. Cibes, Jr., Chancellor