Whereas, in the tragic death on June 11, 1978, of Mr. J. Gordon Gay, Texas A&M University sustained the loss of a highly esteemed and beloved member of its staff, and
Whereas, Mr. Gay was associated with the YMCA at Texas A&M University for more than forty-two years, including sixteen years as General Secretary, and concurrently held the position of Coordinator of Religious Life, and in those capacities provided a highly positive influence on the lives of thousands of young men and women, and
Whereas, Mr. Gay's diligent work resulted in the start of several truly beneficial programs at Texas A&M University, including the first personal counseling service, Religious Emphasis Week, and the YMCA Fish Camp, the highly successful three-day orientation session for freshmen prior to the start of fall classes, and
Whereas, Mr. Gay was held in the highest regard by students, former students, faculty and staff, as attested by the fact that the "Aggieland," the Texas A&M University yearbook, was dedicated to him in 1969, and he was one of the first recipients of the Distinguished Service Award for Individual Student Relations given by the Association of Former Students, and
Whereas, Mr. Gay worked tirelessly on behalf of his fellowman generally, long being a leader in his church on both the local and state level, and in later life serving as an effective spokesman for senior citizens, now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System, meeting the 25th day of July, 1978, at College Station, Texas, that this Board desires to express its appreciation for the exemplary service rendered to Texas A&M University by the Late Mr. J. Gordon Gay, and to record its respect for his many contributions, and be it further
Resolved, that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes, and copies thereof, signed by the Chairman of the Board, be sent to Mr. Gay's family, and to the Archives of Texas A&M University, as a permanent mark of the respect of this Board for the life and work of the late Mr. J. Gordon Gay, and as a token of this Board's sympathy in the family's great loss.
Approved this 25th day of July, 1978.
(signed) Clyde H. Wells, Chairman, Board of Regents
Whereas, Mr. Gay was associated with the YMCA at Texas A&M University for more than forty-two years, including sixteen years as General Secretary, and concurrently held the position of Coordinator of Religious Life, and in those capacities provided a highly positive influence on the lives of thousands of young men and women, and
Whereas, Mr. Gay's diligent work resulted in the start of several truly beneficial programs at Texas A&M University, including the first personal counseling service, Religious Emphasis Week, and the YMCA Fish Camp, the highly successful three-day orientation session for freshmen prior to the start of fall classes, and
Whereas, Mr. Gay was held in the highest regard by students, former students, faculty and staff, as attested by the fact that the "Aggieland," the Texas A&M University yearbook, was dedicated to him in 1969, and he was one of the first recipients of the Distinguished Service Award for Individual Student Relations given by the Association of Former Students, and
Whereas, Mr. Gay worked tirelessly on behalf of his fellowman generally, long being a leader in his church on both the local and state level, and in later life serving as an effective spokesman for senior citizens, now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System, meeting the 25th day of July, 1978, at College Station, Texas, that this Board desires to express its appreciation for the exemplary service rendered to Texas A&M University by the Late Mr. J. Gordon Gay, and to record its respect for his many contributions, and be it further
Resolved, that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes, and copies thereof, signed by the Chairman of the Board, be sent to Mr. Gay's family, and to the Archives of Texas A&M University, as a permanent mark of the respect of this Board for the life and work of the late Mr. J. Gordon Gay, and as a token of this Board's sympathy in the family's great loss.
Approved this 25th day of July, 1978.
(signed) Clyde H. Wells, Chairman, Board of Regents
Whereas, in the tragic death on June 11, 1978, of Mr. J. Gordon Gay, Texas A&M University sustained the loss of a highly esteemed and beloved member of its staff, and
Whereas, Mr. Gay was associated with the YMCA at Texas A&M University for more than forty-two years, including sixteen years as General Secretary, and concurrently held the position of Coordinator of Religious Life, and in those capacities provided a highly positive influence on the lives of thousands of young men and women, and
Whereas, Mr. Gay's diligent work resulted in the start of several truly beneficial programs at Texas A&M University, including the first personal counseling service, Religious Emphasis Week, and the YMCA Fish Camp, the highly successful three-day orientation session for freshmen prior to the start of fall classes, and
Whereas, Mr. Gay was held in the highest regard by students, former students, faculty and staff, as attested by the fact that the "Aggieland," the Texas A&M University yearbook, was dedicated to him in 1969, and he was one of the first recipients of the Distinguished Service Award for Individual Student Relations given by the Association of Former Students, and
Whereas, Mr. Gay worked tirelessly on behalf of his fellowman generally, long being a leader in his church on both the local and state level, and in later life serving as an effective spokesman for senior citizens, now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System, meeting the 25th day of July, 1978, at College Station, Texas, that this Board desires to express its appreciation for the exemplary service rendered to Texas A&M University by the Late Mr. J. Gordon Gay, and to record its respect for his many contributions, and be it further
Resolved, that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes, and copies thereof, signed by the Chairman of the Board, be sent to Mr. Gay's family, and to the Archives of Texas A&M University, as a permanent mark of the respect of this Board for the life and work of the late Mr. J. Gordon Gay, and as a token of this Board's sympathy in the family's great loss.
Approved this 25th day of July, 1978.
(signed) Clyde H. Wells, Chairman, Board of Regents
Whereas, Mr. Gay was associated with the YMCA at Texas A&M University for more than forty-two years, including sixteen years as General Secretary, and concurrently held the position of Coordinator of Religious Life, and in those capacities provided a highly positive influence on the lives of thousands of young men and women, and
Whereas, Mr. Gay's diligent work resulted in the start of several truly beneficial programs at Texas A&M University, including the first personal counseling service, Religious Emphasis Week, and the YMCA Fish Camp, the highly successful three-day orientation session for freshmen prior to the start of fall classes, and
Whereas, Mr. Gay was held in the highest regard by students, former students, faculty and staff, as attested by the fact that the "Aggieland," the Texas A&M University yearbook, was dedicated to him in 1969, and he was one of the first recipients of the Distinguished Service Award for Individual Student Relations given by the Association of Former Students, and
Whereas, Mr. Gay worked tirelessly on behalf of his fellowman generally, long being a leader in his church on both the local and state level, and in later life serving as an effective spokesman for senior citizens, now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System, meeting the 25th day of July, 1978, at College Station, Texas, that this Board desires to express its appreciation for the exemplary service rendered to Texas A&M University by the Late Mr. J. Gordon Gay, and to record its respect for his many contributions, and be it further
Resolved, that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes, and copies thereof, signed by the Chairman of the Board, be sent to Mr. Gay's family, and to the Archives of Texas A&M University, as a permanent mark of the respect of this Board for the life and work of the late Mr. J. Gordon Gay, and as a token of this Board's sympathy in the family's great loss.
Approved this 25th day of July, 1978.
(signed) Clyde H. Wells, Chairman, Board of Regents
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