Resolution in Honor of
Janette Hales Beckham
Member of the Board of Trustees
Utah Valley University
2004 – 2011
WHEREAS, Janette Hales Beckham served faithfully and provided leadership and
commitment as a member of the Board of Trustees for Utah Valley University since
2009, including two years as chair between 2007 and 2009; and
WHEREAS, she gave unrelenting service not only in the formal role as a trustee,
but also as an active, vocal and enthusiastic advocate for UVU in the community;
and
WHEREAS, she pulled from a political background that includes service in the Utah
State Legislature to help UVU navigate the political complexities inherent in the
state higher education landscape; and
WHEREAS, she gave of her own means to provide financial support to UVU and
has helped UVU cultivate relationships with other generous donors to build the
institution’s academic and support programs; and
WHEREAS, her perspective and expertise was invaluable, and the institution’s faith
in her abilities was evidenced by her selection for service on key committees,
including the annual Awards of Excellence nominating group and the committee that
held a national search before selecting Matthew S. Holland to become UVU’s sixth
president; and
WHEREAS, her optimism and magnetic personality have been infectious; and
WHEREAS, the value of her friendship cannot be overstated;
Therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Trustees of Utah Valley University takes
official recognition of Janette Hales Beckham and her dedicated service and
contribution to the Board of Trustees, the University, its students and the
community, and hereby extends statement of appreciation; and
Be it further resolved that this resolution be appropriately engrossed and conveyed
to Trustee Hales Beckham, with a copy to be incorporated in the official minutes of
the April 21, 2011, meeting of the Utah Valley University Board of Trustees.
Realized this sixteenth of June, 2011, in Orem, Utah.