individual, Dr. Creech's good looks and pleasing personality made him a much sought
after speaker and, as such, he was able to tell the University's story to many and
varied audiences throughout the state and the nation. Perhaps one of his greatest at-
tributes is his ability to work with state government personnel and members of the
General Assembly.

While regretting the loss of this very able administrator, the Board of Trustees is
aware that the opportunity to become the president of an institution of higher education
is one that he could not and should not pass up. It is, therefore, with sincere regret
that the Board expresses its thanks to Dr. Creech and wishes him Godspeed as he
leaves this institution to assume the presidency of Florida Atlantic University.

A relative latecomer in length of service when compared to Dr. Albright and Dr. Creech,
Dr. Stuart Forth has nonetheless had a major impact on the University of Kentucky dur -
ing his too brief tenure on our campus. As Director of Libraries, he has built a strong
and viable library system. for the University and the new library addition which is now
under construction will stand as a constant reminder of the man who worked so hard to
bring the dream to fruition and who put so much of himself into the design and planning
of the building. A man of many talents, Dr. Forth answered the call of duty and served
as Acting Vice President for Student Affairs for the two year period between the time
that Vice President Robert Johnson resigned and Vice President Robert Zumwinkle was
appointed. The Board of Trustees has already expressed its appreciation to him for
this service, but it cannot let the opportunity pass to again recognize the effective man-
ner in which he performed in this role.

Much as the Board regrets Dr. Forth's departure, it wants him to know that he goes
with its good wishes and deep appreciation for what he has meant to the institution.

In acknowledging its debt to these three able administrators, the Board of Trustees
would be remiss if it did not also recognize the contributions made by their wives - -
Grace Albright, Martha Creech, and Pearl Forth--all three of whom have been loyal
and devoted to the University and have added their own particular charms, talents, and
abilities to the furtherance of the University's goals and objectives. Though they might
be ministers without portfolio, they have all been ministers of good will and the Board
deeply regrets losing them along with their husbands.