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MEMORIAL RESOLUTION TO JOHN STEW ART BATTLE JR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

MEMORIAL RESOLUTION TO JOHN STEW ART BATTLE JR

The following resolution was adopted:

  • WHEREAS John Stewart Battle, Jr., a native of Charlottesville, took a Bachelor of Arts from the University in 1940 and a Bachelor of Laws in 1946, having attained great distinction as a student; and
  • WHEREAS Mr. Battle, a member of a family who have made distinguished contributions to the life of the Commonwealth and the University of Virginia, gave unselfishly of himself to his State and to his University; and
  • WHEREAS Mr. Battle served with great distinction on the Board of Visitors from 1982 to 1990; and
  • WHEREAS Mr. Battle died on January 15, 1997;
  • RESOLVED, The Board of Visitors notes with great regret the death of John Stewart Battle, Jr. and expresses deepest sympathy to his family.