Board of Visitors minutes October 4, 2003 | ||
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR FREDERICK G. POLLARD
WHEREAS, Frederick Gresham Pollard was born in Richmond in 1918 and took a B.A. from the University in 1940 and a law degree in 1942; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pollard returned to Richmond after service in the United States Navy during World War II and began the practice of law; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pollard was elected to the House of Delegates in 1950 and served until 1965 when he was elected Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth, in which capacity he served until 1970; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pollard during his years in the General Assembly and as Lieutenant Governor, became known as an expert on the State Budget process; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pollard served on numerous public and corporate boards; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pollard was appointed to the Board of Visitors by Governor Dalton in 1980 and reappointed by Governor Robb in 1984; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pollard served with great distinction on the Board and was elected Rector by his colleagues in 1982; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pollard died on July 7th, 2003 ;
RESOLVED, the Board of Visitors notes with profound sorrow the death of Frederick Gresham Pollard, recalls his devoted service to the Board, his many contributions to the life of the University of Virginia and his love of this institution, and expresses its condolences to Mrs. Pollard and their family.
Board of Visitors minutes October 4, 2003 | ||