HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1969.12.18 - 19495December 18, 1969
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 547- 57
RE: TRIBUTE TO DURWARD B. VARNER, CHANCELLOR, OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
BY: CARL W. O'BRIEN
TO: THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies & Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, Durward B. Varner, Chancellor of Oakland University will be
leaving to accept a position as Chancellor of the Universiiy of Nebraska, effective
Febuary, 1970;
WHEREAS, Durward B. Varner, served as Vice-President of Michigan State
University for 10 years and Chancellor of Oakland University from its inception in 1959
to the present time during which 10 years, under his leadership and guidance, the Oakland
University has grown from some 500 student enrollment to its present enrollment of nearly
6,000 and boasts a campus composed of 20 buildings;
WHEREAS, Chancellor Durward B. Varner has implemented many programs of
governmental and community involvement;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Board of
Supervisors expresses its appreciation and extends tribute to Durward B„ Varner for his
leadership and contributions in the fields of higher education that has made Oakland
County a better community in which to live and learn;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Board of Supervisors
extends its best wishes for continued success to Durward B. Varner and his wife, Paula
as they assume their new position and responsibilities.
Car 1 W. b l Brien, District #21