Presented to David A. King at a reception in his honor by Dr. Lloyd Benjamin, chair of IHETS board, July 25, 2006

The following resolution is presented in recognition of service to the Indiana Higher Education Telecommunication System (IHETS) and the citizens of the State of Indiana:

WHEREAS, David A. King served on the IHETS Video Network Committee and the Integrated Technologies Committee representing Purdue University and went on to serve as the executive director of IHETS from October 1998 through July 2006; and

WHEREAS, Mr. King has provided key leadership and management that has fostered the continued growth and expansion of the IHETS organization, and

WHEREAS, Mr. King has worked to remove barriers to collaboration among  organizations such as higher education, K-12 education, public broadcasting, museums and libraries to foster and extend the reach of educational services, and

WHEREAS, Mr. King has worked diligently to articulate a vision of telecommunication and educational uses of technology that has encouraged the higher education community to prepare for the future; and

WHEREAS, Mr. King has worked to encourage IHETS participation in the activities of organizations and consortiums at the regional and national level thereby engendering recognition and visibility for IHETS:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Indiana Higher Education Telecommunication System Board of Directors expresses grateful recognition to
David A. King for his leadership and dedicated service.

Approved: July 24, 2006