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DEATH OF FRED BONHAM GREEAR

The Rector having previously informed the Visitors of the death of Mr. Greear, President
Shannon laid before the Board the following resolution, prepared by General Montague, and it was
seconded and unanimously adopted

WHEREAS, the Board of Visitors has learned with grief of the death of our friend, Fred
Bonham Greear, who departed this life on 14 November 1960, and

WHEREAS, Fred Bonham Greear graduated from the Law School of this University in the class
of 1923, was admitted to the Bar of Virginia in 1922, served as Mayor of St. Paul, Wise County,
Virginia, the place of his birth, 1927-1929, was a member of the House of Delegates of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, 1930-1932, was recognized as an outstanding and successful lawyer by
the Bar of this Commonwealth, and rendered valued and distinguished service as a member of this
Board of Visitors to his Alma Mater.

THEREFORE, be it unanimously resolved that the Board of Visitors of the University of
Virginia records with sorrow the death of our member and friend, Fred Bonham Greear,

That a copy of this resolution be transmitted over the signature of the Secretary of this
Board to his bereaved widow, daughter, and son, and

That a copy of this resolution be spread upon our minutes.