Obituary 



A scroll T;ith the following text i^as introduced by Fraiik L. LaQue 

 and George E. Knox and by unanimous resolution of the assembled 

 delegates was presented to Ivlrs. Clapp. 



DR. vTILLIM^. F. CLAPP 



^iiJHERSAS, Dr. ^ailiam F. Clapp, renowned educator and marine biologist, 

 whose death occurred on December 28, 19^1, was a 

 member of our group and the winner of many merited 

 honors during his activities in t^-e studies of marine 

 borers; and 



V'HER-;AS, Dr. Clapp 's distinguished record as a marine biologist, and 

 his enthusiasm and devotion to the interests of this 

 group have contributed greatly to its success during 

 five years of its organization; and 



'■'UliKEAS, in his death the group has lost not only an old and valued 

 member bvxt a true friend whose memory will be long 

 cherished by all who knew him; therefore be it 



RESOLVED, that the Marine Borer group in its Fifth Annual Keeting^ • 



assembled expressga. its 'profound sorrov/.at thelo-'ss of 

 its esteemed member and friend; and be it 



RESOLVED, that the Marine Borer group extend to Dr. Clapp 's family^ 

 its deepest sympathy in their bereavement; and be it 



RESOLVED further, that this resolution be published in the Journal of 

 the Sea Horse Institute and other suitable scientific 

 ■ publications and that copies be sent to Mrs. Clapp 



Frank L, LaQue George E. Knox 



Miami, Florida. June 11, 19^2. 



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