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      Dr. Plattner also noted the passing of Juliette Combs Trapp, a
distinguished friend of the University of Kentucky who contributed greatly to
the medical school of this state and its work.

      On motion made and seconded, the resolution was adopted.

      Governor Breathitt asked Professor Mather to read the following
resolution for Dr. Deborah Powell:

      WHEREAS, Dr. Deborah Powell was elected by the faculty of the
      University of Kentucky to serve on the Board of Trustees for a three-
      year term, beginning July 1, 1995, and

      WHEREAS, Dr. Powell resigned her position on the Board to accept the
      position of executive dean of the University of Kansas College of
      Medicine, and

      WHEREAS, Dr. Powell has represented the interests and concerns of
      the faculty in the University System in an outstanding manner during
      almost two years on the Board, and

      WHEREAS, she has served the University of Kentucky as chair and
      professor of the department of pathology, as an active member of the
      University Senate Council and in many other professional capacities
      with dedication and principle, and

      WHEREAS, her membership on the Board allowed the University and
      her fellow Board members to benefit from her experience as a full
      professor in the Chandler Medical Center, most especially in giving the
      faculty perspective on issues and items facing the Board,

      NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the
      University of Kentucky does hereby express sincere gratitude to
      Deborah Powell for the dedication and commitment she has given to
      the Board and for the support she has shown to the entire University,
      benefiting every sector of the institution.

      This the 19th day of August, 1997

      Professor Mather said that Dr. Powell was almost two years of her
second term and had served a previous three year term. He asked for a
modification to the resolution. Following the amendment of the resolution,
Mr. Wilcoxson moved that the resolution be adopted. Dr. Meriwether
seconded the motion, and it passed.