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MARY WASHINGTON COLLEGE MATTER

MARY WASHINGTON COLLEGE LEGAL ADVISER

The Chancellor reported on the need for a legal adviser for Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, a matter which had been discussed on several occasions in the past. The Chancellor noted further that he proposed the name of Mr. J. M. H. Willis, Jr., a member of the firm of Willis, Garnett, and Braxton of Fredericksburg. Mr. Willis received a B.A. degree from Hampden-Sydney College in 1954 and an LL.B. degree from the University of Virginia in 1957. He has practiced law in Fredericksburg since 1957. His father and his grandfather also received their law degrees at the University. His mother, Mrs. Phoebe Willis, served as a member of the Board of Visitors for the period 1944-1953.

After discussion, the following resolution was adopted:

• RESOLVED by The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that the Legal Adviser of the University of Virginia be and he is hereby authorized to arrange with J. M. H. Willis, Jr., of the law firm of Willis, Garnett, and Braxton of Fredericksburg, to act as the local legal adviser for Mary Washington College on a retainer basis in such amount and upon such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the University Legal Adviser.