Board of Visitors minutes January 19, 2001 | ||
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR MR. HERBERT C. POLLOCK
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, Herbert C. Pollock, a native of Staunton, took his B.A. from the University in 1933 and a D.Phil. from Oxford University in 1937; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pollock joined the staff of the General Electric Research Laboratory in 1937, an association that he continued until his retirement in 1976; and
WHEREAS, During World War II, Mr. Pollock was a member of the Manhattan Project which produced the first atomic bombs; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pollock served two terms on the Board of Visitors, from 1955 to 1963; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pollock died in Connecticut on November 24, 2000;
RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors notes with profound sadness the death of Mr. Pollock, expresses gratitude for his devoted service to the University and extends condolences to his family.
Board of Visitors minutes January 19, 2001 | ||