ATHENS —
Athens State University President Robert Glenn presented former Alabama Sen. Tom Butler with the President’s Medal at the institution’s summer graduation ceremonies Aug. 27.
The President’s Medal is the University’s highest recognition and is given for service, honor and loyalty to furthering the mission of ASU.
Butler made remarks congratulating the graduates and thanking the faculty, staff and students for a job well done. Butler said his family, including son-in-law Damon Lares, was establishing an endowed scholarship with the ASU Foundation in memory of his daughter, Jill Butler Lares, who recently lost a lengthy battle with cancer. She earned her degree in elementary education from ASU and was employed as an elementary school teacher.
“She loved teaching and was passionate about her students,” Butler said.
“Jill believed in learning and education,” said Rick Mould, vice president for University Advancement. “This scholarship in her name will create opportunities for future teachers and assist those who embrace children and the teaching profession.”
Contributions to the scholarship may be made online through ASU’s website at www.athens.edu/advancement/donate.php. Checks may be made payable to: Athens State University Foundation, Jill Butler Lares Educational Scholarship, P.O. Box 70, Athens, AL, 35612. The Foundation is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization and all gifts are tax deductible. For more information, call the Foundation office at 256-233-8215.
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