Board of Visitors minutes October 9, 1998 | ||
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JOHN S. SHANNON DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORSHIP IN LAW
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, John S. Shannon, a native of Florida, took a degree from the School of Law in 1955; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Shannon had a distinguished career with the Norfolk and Western Railway and the Norfolk Southern Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Shannon has given generously of his time and his leadership to his community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Shannon has provided funds for a professorship in the School of Law;
RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors establishes the John S. Shannon Distinguished Professorship in Law and expresses its appreciation to Mr. Shannon for his generosity and his devotion to the School of Law.
Board of Visitors minutes October 9, 1998 | ||