The Gold Room in Mabry Memorial Cafeteria on East Central Community College’s campus in Decatur has a new name: it’s now known as the Molly McGee Gold Room, in honor of the longtime cafeteria staff member, announced ECCC President Dr. Phil A. Sutphin.

The name change was officially approved at the Dec. 14, 2010, meeting of the ECCC Board of Trustees, which unanimously endorsed the measure as proposed by the College’s Committee to Study and Recommend Names for Campus Buildings and Facilities. 

Dr. Stacey Hollingsworth, executive director for foundation and alumni relations, is credited with making the recommendation to the ECCC Board.

“Ms. Molly has served the College for 34 years and remains a loyal and beloved member of the EC family,” said Dr. Hollingsworth. “She has greeted countless numbers of students, faculty, staff and visitors as they enter the cafeteria.

“As an EC alumna and a lifetime member of the Alumni Association, she continues to contribute her financial support to the College through various fundraising activities, and as always, her contributions to the College are given from the heart. If money is needed to support an athletic team’s trip to a national tournament or to support a special fundraising project on campus, Ms. Molly is always one of the very first individuals to give to the cause.”

Dr. Hollingsworth said the College and Valley Services, Inc., which operates the cafeteria, announced plans to make various renovations to the Molly McGee Gold Room.  A fundraising drive is also planned to assist in the project.

She said Valley is hosting a reception honoring “Ms. Molly” after the first of the year and will be announced at a later date.

For more information, contact Dr. Hollingsworth, 601-635-6327 or call toll free, 877-462-3222, ext. 327. The e-mail address is sholling@eccc.edu.