In Memory of Marie Haskins

Executive Director (Emeritus) The NCCU Eagle Club

October 7, 1942 - June 22, 2005

Mrs. L. Marie Hawkins Haskins, 62, of 3520 Mayfair St. Apt. 201, Durham, NC departed this life on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at Duke University Medical Center.

Marie was born on October 7, 1942 in Henderson, North Carolina to the late Lafayette Hawkins and Gracie Gregory Hawkins. She was employed as a Senoir Buyer for Solectron Computer Company.

In addition to serving the NCCU, CIAA and several high school athletics programs as a volunteer, or in her official capacity as a member and Executive Director of the NCCU Eagle Club, Marie also tirelessly served her community via many humanitarian, charitable and philanthropic service projects, as the president of the 1300 Social Club.

She leaves to cherish her memory and mourn her loss, her loving husband, William T. Haskins, Jr., of the home; one sister, Ernestine Skinner, of Henderson, NC; one brother, Thaddeus Hawkins, of Philadelphia, PA and a host of other loving family and friends.

WHEREAS: Marie Haskins was dedicated and loyal to the North Carolina Central University athletics program, which she supported financially and with love for all athletes; and

WHEREAS: Marie Haskins was a beloved and respected Life Member of the North Carolina Central University Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc. (the Eagle Club) for nearly twenty years; and

WHEREAS: She served as Chair of the Membership Committee, member of the Ticket Committee, and as Executive Director of the club with distinction; and

WHEREAS: She was instrumental in significantly increasing the membership of the Club and was committed to making the Club a national model for the support of student-athletes both on and off the playing field; and

WHEREAS: Her commitment extended beyond North Carolina Central University to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association and to many high school programs:

BE IT RESOLVED: That the North Carolina Central University Eagle Club acknowledges the wisdom and goodness of God and thanks Him for the life of Marie Haskins;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Eagle Club shall honor her memory by placing this resolution in its permanent records and presenting a copy to her family in appreciation of her life and service to the North Carolina Central University Eagle Club.

"But they that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31.

Respectfully submitted this twenty-fifth day of June, 2005

Venita Quick Executive Director

Floyd Ferebee Secretary

NCCU Educational Advancement Foundation