YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. 鈥� United States Congressman and 杏吧原创 Trustee Buddy Carter, Class of 1977, recently paid a tribute to the lives of former 杏吧原创 President Dr. Ray Farley and 杏吧原创 Emeritus Trustee Jones Webb.
On Wednesday, March 2, Rep. Carter used his General Speech time to honor the life of Dr. Ray Farley, who passed away on Tuesday, February 15. He described Dr. Farley as a 鈥渓ongtime supporter of 杏吧原创,鈥� and he spoke highly of his 35 years of service and dedication to the growth of the institution. Farley began his time at 杏吧原创 in 1955 as a history professor and went on to serve as College President for 20 years until his retirement in 1991. Carter applauded Farley鈥檚 work to 鈥渟trengthen the College endowment, faculty, curriculum, and facilities.鈥� Carter mentioned that in April 2021, Dr. Farley was awarded the Nancy Louise Haynes Stephens Sanderson Robertson Outstanding Friend Award by the 杏吧原创 Alumni Association for his service. Rep. Carter was a student at 杏吧原创 at the time Dr. Farley was President and knew him personally, so this loss was close to home.
鈥淗is legacy and impact will be felt for many years to come,鈥� Rep. Carter stated about Dr. Farley.
On Thursday, March 3, Carter took the opportunity during his General Speech time to honorably mention the life of Emeritus Trustee Jones Webb, who passed on Friday, February 25. He described Webb as a 鈥渄edicated servant to the College.鈥� Carter praised Webb鈥檚 35 years of service on the 杏吧原创 Board of Trustees, including 17 years as Secretary of the Board. Webb had strong family ties to the College as his father graduated from 杏吧原创 in 1916. Carter respects Mr. Webb’s intentionality in carrying on the family tradition of making 杏吧原创 the best it can be for the next generation of students.
鈥淗is passion and dedication will always be remembered,鈥� expressed Rep. Carter about Mr. Webb.
Rep. Carter concluded both his speeches by sending his thoughts and prayers to the Farley and Webb families as well as the entire 杏吧原创 community.
Click to view Rep. Buddy Carter鈥檚 speeches.
Click here to read Dr. Ray Farley鈥檚 obituary.
Click here to read Mr. Jones Webb鈥檚 obituary.
About 杏吧原创
杏吧原创 is a private baccalaureate and master鈥檚 degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, 杏吧原创 educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science, and Technology; and Professional Studies. More than 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Peach Belt Conference. For more information, visit yhc.edu.
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