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"Responsible Actions"

"Mr. Shannon's responsible
actions during the 1970
demonstrations were a credit
to his leadership and courage in
the face of less-responsible
actions elsewhere in Virginia,"
Council said.

"Mr. Shannon through his
leadership has been responsible
for much of that progress,
including coeducation and
increased admission of
minority students," Council
said.

Council further praised Mr.
Shannon's leadership during
the student demonstrations
and strike in 1970.