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BOARD OF T R U S T E E S

[June 21

and the American Bar Associations and in community organizations such as the Rotary Club, the United Fund, and others. In 1971, he was awarded the honorary Doctor of Laws degree from his undergraduate alma mater, Illinois Wesleyan University. Fortunately, his service to the University will continue. He will resume the work he has Idved best, teaching the law and writing about the law. New generations of law students will join, the long line of those who have studied with him and have come to know and respect him. T h e trustees hereby recognize John E. Cribbet's substantial contribution to this University as an educational spokesman, able administrator, teacher, counselor, and good friend. M r . S t o n e p r e s e n t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g r e s o l u t i o n t o M r . Costello a n d m o v e d its a p p r o v a l .

Resolution

To James J. Costello: For twenty-three years, James J. Costello has served as the chief legal officer of the University of Illinois. An honor graduate of the University's College of Law, he returned as legal counsel in 1961 after an eleven-year career in private practice in Chicago. He came to an institution in the midst of its greatest period of expansion and at a time of ever-increasing litigation in American society. The result was a high personal and professional challenge, a burgeoning set of responsibilities involving a scope of legal practice unknown in previous years. To the enduring benefit of the University, Jim Costello brought to the task tireless commitment, a keen analytical approach, extraordinary intellectual ability — in short, a pure competence that has made the Office of University Counsel a model for other institutions. In a position inherently characterized by sensitive and difficult situations, self-possession, intellectual strength, and professional poise have marked his career. Always mindful of the distinction between policy questions and legal questions, his counsel has been succinct, challenging, and wise. His standing in his own profession has been recognized by membership in the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association, the presidency of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (1975-1976), and coincidental membership on the Board of Directors of the American Council on Education. Now, as he retires from a brilliant career as University Counsel, the members of the Board of Trustees gratefully acknowledge his service as their trusted legal advisor, Valued colleague, and close personal friend.

Both resolutions were approved unanimously and with individual expressions of gratitude and respect from the trustees.

PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION, RETIRING STUDENT TRUSTEES, 1983-84

President Forsyth recognized the two retiring student trustees, Mr. Milkint and Mr. Bolen, each of whom is completing his one-year term this month. Mr. Hahn presented a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Milkint, and Mrs. Day presented a certificate to Mr. Bolen.

BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY

President I k e n b e r r y recognized a n d i n t r o d u c e d observers from t h e c a m p u s senates a n d from t h e University Senates Conference.1 •University Senates Conference: Gerald D.. Brighton, professor of accountancy and Erhst_& Whinhey Professor of Accountancy, Urtata-CBampaign-eampus; Urbana-Champaign Senate Council: Arthur R. Robinson, professor of civil engineering. President ikeuberry also introduced James E. Simon, associate professor of architecture, and'chairman of the "Urbana-Champaign Senate Council tor 1984-85. There was no representative from the Chicago campus Senate.