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Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1990
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174 BOARD O F T R U S T E E S [February 14 RESOLUTION TO HONOR JOHN BARDEEN Mrs. Shepherd read the following resolution as a memorial tribute to J o h n Bardeen: Resolution Whereas, John Bardeen was one of the true intellectual giants of the age, whose 40-year tenure on the faculty of the University of Illinois enhanced the quality and reputation of the University; and Whereas, John Bardeen had an enormous impact on life in the 20th century through his coinvention of the transistor, which made possible virtually every modern electronic device, and for which he was honored with the Nobel Prize; and Whereas, John Bardeen's development of the theory of superconductivity, for which he received his second Nobel Prize, made possible many technological innovations, including magnetic resonance imaging; and Whereas, John Bardeen was a kind, loyal, gentle, and modest man, whose remarkable scientific achievements were matched by his devotion to the University of Illinois; and Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois is deeply saddened by the loss of John Bardeen and offers its sincere condolences to his widow, Jane Bardeen; and Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois deems it proper to honor the memory of John Bardeen on the occasion of his death; Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois that this body expresses its heartfelt sympathy to Jane Bardeen and the Bardeen family; and Be It Further Resolved that the board expresses its deep appreciation for John Bardeen's contributions to the excellence of the University of Illinois; and Be It Further Resolved that an appropriate copy of this resolution shall be prepared for Jane Bardeen with the board's deep appreciation for her husband's many contributions to the University of Illinois. RESOLUTION TO HONOR HAROLD "RED" GRANGE Mr. Boyle read the following resolution as a memorial tribute to Harold " R e d " Grange: Resolution Whereas, Harold "Red" Grange brought great honor to the University of Illinois through his extraordinary skill as an athlete; and Whereas, Harold "Red" Grange is affectionately remembered by fellow players and classmates as a man of great kindness and humility; and Whereas, Harold "Red" Grange—fondly known, remembered by millions of people as " T h e Galloping Ghost"—through his strong sense of decency and fair play served as an inspiration to many young people; and Whereas, Harold " R e d " Grange served as a member of this board from 1951 to 1955; and Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois deeply regrets the passing of Harold "Red" Grange and offers its deepest condolences to his widow, Margaret "Mugs" Grange; and Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois deems it appropriate and fitting to officially honor the memory of Harold "Red" Grange on the occasion of his death; Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois that this body expresses its heartfelt sympathy to Margaret Grange upon the death of her husband; and
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