University of Virginia Library

MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR WILLIAM L. ZIMMER, III

WHEREAS, William L. Zimmer, III, a native of Petersburg, took the B.A. from the College in 1935 and the L.L.B. from the Law School in 1937, distinguishing himself in every way as a student; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Zimmer began the practice of law in Petersburg, but after service in the United States Navy during World War II, moved to Richmond and joined a law firm there; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Zimmer enjoyed a successful legal and business career and gave distinguished leadership to his city and state; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Zimmer was appointed to the Board of Visitors by Governor Holton in 1972 and reappointed by Governor Godwin in 1976; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Zimmer became Rector of the University in 1976 and served until his retirement from the Board in 1980; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Zimmer continued to serve the University in a variety of ways after he left the Board; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Zimmer died in Richmond on February 28, 2004;

RESOLVED, the Board of Visitors expresses its profound sorrow at the passing of William L. Zimmer, III, takes note of his devotion and distinguished service to the University, and extends its condolences to Mr. Zimmer’s family.