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MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR MR. JOSEPH H. MCCONNELL
 
 
 
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MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR MR. JOSEPH H. MCCONNELL

The following resolution was adopted:

  • WHEREAS, Joseph H. McConnell, a native of South Carolina, took a Bachelor of Arts from Davidson College in 1928 and a Bachelor of Laws from the University in 1931; and
  • WHEREAS, Mr. McConnell practiced law in North Carolina, Florida, and New York before becoming a most successful corporate executive; and
  • WHEREAS, Mr. McConnell was appointed to The Board of Visitors by Governor Godwin in 1968, reappointed by Governor Holton in 1972 and elected 29th Rector in 1970; and
  • WHEREAS, Mr. McConnell's strong and wise leadership was of inestimable value to the University; and
  • WHEREAS, Mr. McConnell died in Atlanta on March 20, 1997
  • RESOLVED The Board of Visitors takes note of Mr. McConnell's devoted and distinguished service to The Board and to the University, marks with deep regret his passing,. and extends deepest sympathy to his family.