THE COMSTOCK MEMORIAL 
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for the continuance of which they trust his health and energy may be preserved 
for many years to come, to the honor of his Alma Mater and the advancement of 
truth and knowledge. 
Yours very truly, 
C. D. Bostwick, 
Assistant Secretary. 
MEMORIAL MINUTE ON THE RETIREMENT OF PROFESSOR JOHN 
HENRY COMSTOCK 
Adopted by the University Faculty on June 12, 1914 
To John Henry Comstock, who for forty years has served the University as 
instructor and professor of Entomology, the University Faculty desires to extend 
its heartiest congratulations upon the notable achievements of his long career and 
to express its deep regret that his active connection with the teaching staff is 
drawing to a close. 
What Cornell University owes to him, its senior member, cannot be expressed 
in words. An inspiring teacher, an indefatigable investigator and a man of true 
scientific spirit, he has ever stood for the highest ideals in the affairs of the Univer¬ 
sity. Through his own researches he has enriched the science to which he is 
devoting the labors of a life time. Wherever Entomology is known he is recog¬ 
nized and honored. Through the work of hundreds of devoted and enthusiastic 
pupils who owe to him their training and who have derived from him their inspira¬ 
tion, science is being notably furthered and our civilization incalculably benefited. 
All these and numerous colleagues, co-laborers and friends throughout the 
world would join his friends and colleagues in the Faculty, in wishing Professor 
Comstock the enjoyment of his well-earned relief from administrative and peda¬ 
gogical burdens, and many more years of happy scientific work. 
