RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF 

 DR. S. W. WILLISTON. 



Dr. Samuel Wendell Williston, who was an early member 

 and fellow of this society and was elected an Honorary Fellow 

 in 1916, died in Chicago, 111., August 30, 1918. He was born in 

 Boston, Massachusetts, July 10, 1852, and had achieved an 

 almost unique position in American Science for the present 

 period in that he had attained distinction in at least three 

 branches of biology. 



His interest in entomology was centered mainly in the 

 Diptera in which group he was an ardent worker, an extensive 

 contributor and his influence probably second to no other 

 American entomologist. 



Aside from his standing in American entomology his host of 

 friends in all branches of science will remember him most 

 affectionately as a man of the finest human qualities and as a 

 striking example of the possibilities of achievement open to the 

 American youth of high ideals and devotion to science. 



The Entomological Society of America desires to place on 

 permanent record its appreciation of his earnest and hearty 

 support of the society, his many and valuable contributions to 

 entomology, his standing as a representative of the best in 

 American science and his loyal friendship and manhood. 



Committee: Herbert Osborn, 



T. H. Parks, 

 J. J. Davis. 



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