CCU trustees recognize long-standing member Larry Lyles for 26 years of service

During the Coastal Carolina University board of trustees meeting today, President David A. DeCenzo read a resolution that recognized the service of trustee Larry Lyles, who is retiring from the board. To honor his 26 years of service, the board approved a motion to allow him to serve as the acting chairman of the meeting.

“He has contributed significantly to the establishment of Coastal Carolina University’s cultural traditions and values through his role in selecting the University motto, Ex libertate veritas (“From Liberty, Truth”); the University seal; and the University colors (teal and bronze),” reads the resolution.

Lyles has been a board member since 1993. He made the motion in 1998 to accept the recommendation of the football feasibility report and served as vice chair of the board from 2001-2005. He is the president of Carolina Beer Co. Inc.

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