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1 486. RESULUTIUN UN CURTIS RziDGERS Dr. Calverley, Chairman of the Committee on Resolutions presented the following resolution which was unanimously adopted. i:i The Trustees of the American University at Cairo record their great regret at the death of Charles Curtis Rodgers of Highland Park, Ill., and extend to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Rodgers, their deep sympathy in the loss and bereavement that have come to them. Mr. Rodgers was connected with the American Field Service in North Africa for a year and then received from his Selective Service Board leave of absence to teach in the American University at Cairo. In February 1943 he began teaching English and, as in his Field Service, he did faithful and conscientious work, winning the affection and admiration of both students and colleagues. Un May 1st he passed away in a U. S. Army Hospital nearby, after service for his own country, for Egypt and the University, whose worth is to be measured not by its brief duration but by its fine quality. 457. RESULUTIUN Tu Dr. Calverley presented the following resolution which was DR. MacCRACKEN unanimously adopted. 1 To our Chairman, Dr. John H. MacCracken, the other Trustees of the American University at Cairo, extend many thanks and deep appreciation for acting as host at our annual meeting. We enjoy his generous hospitality. We are honored by his leadership. We pledge our continued support for his hopes and plans for the welfare of the University. Under his guidance and care, the future of the University is promising. 488. ADJOURNMENT At 2:30 the twenty-fifth annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of the American University at Cairo adjourned. .SAR4E (XAI G Recording Secretary