University of Virginia Library

RETIREMENT OF DEAN LEWIS

The following resolution was adopted by the Board.

WHEREAS, Ivey Foreman Lewis, distinguished guide and teacher of the young men of Virginia
since the year 1915; and Dean of the University of Virginia since the year 1934, has, in this year
1953, retired, after a full and well rounded career as an educator, and an administrator,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board, its members being desirous of
preserving a record in its minutes of Dean Lewis' great contribution to the University of
Virginia, does hereby express the regret of its members for the loss of the invaluable services
of Dean Lewis, and its deep appreciation for his untiring effort, his loyalty, and his faithfulness
to this University.