Dallas, Texas April 18, 1956 M e e t i n g No. 553

The Board of R e g e n t s o f T h e U n i v e r s i t y o f T e x a s in a c c o r d a n c e w i t h p roper no t i c e m e t in s p e c i a l s e s s i o n a s a C o m m i t t e e o f the W h o l e in Room 414, S t a t l e r - H i l t o n H o t e l , D a l l a s , T e x a s , A p r i l 18, 1956, a t 9:00 a . m . , w i t h the f o l l o w i n g in a t t e n d a n c e :

P r e s e n t Ab s e n t

C h a i r m a n S e a l y Vic e - C h a i r m a n V o y l e s R e g e n t (Mr s . ) D e v a l l R e g e n t J o t m s o n R e g e n t L o c k w o o d R e g e n t M i n t e r ( c a m e in s h o r t l y a f t e r

the m e e t i n g w a s c a l l e d to o r d e r . ) R e g e n t O a t e s R e g e n t S o r r e l l P r e s i d e n t W i l s o n

R e g e n t J e f f e r s ( b e c a u s e of i m p o r t a n t b u s i n e s s . )

Also p r e s e n t w e r e V i c e - P r e s i d e n t D o l l e y ( c a m e in s h o r t l y a f t e r the meet ing w a s c a l l e d to o r d e r ) , A s s i s t a n t to the P r e s i d e n t C o x , and S e c r e t a r y T h e d f o r d .

L E T T E R F R O M M I S S I M A H O G G . - - C h a i r m a n S e a l y r e a d the f o l l o w - ing l e t t e r f r o m M i s s I m a H o g g :

BAYOU BEND 2940 LAZY LANE, HOUSTON 19, TEXAS

April I0, 1956

The B o a r d o f R e g e n t s The U n i v e r s i t y o f T e x a s Aus t in , T e x a s

My d e a r M e m b e r s of t he Board:

In looking back upon the events of April 5, and the lovely dinner, I still cannot do so without feeling over-

whelmed with such gratitude and humility I have little room for words. I wish I knew how to express my appre-

ciation and thanks to each and all of you concerned in arranging such a dignified and beautiful occasion.

The volume which contains the citation, resolution

by the Board of Regents, the letters of the President of

the University, Governor of Texas, with those of many other friends, is an everlasting source of inspiration

which l shall always treasure.

I r e a l i z e , in c h o o s i n g m e to h o n o r , i t w a s no t so m u c h f o r m y p e r s o n a l w o r t h a s f o r t he f a c t t h a t I r e p r e - sen t m e m b e r s o f m y f a m i l y w h o m y o u w i s h to r e m e m b e r ,

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and through them, you have identified me with certain

forces and ideas which I am gratified you hold worthy.

M e m b e r s o f o u r f a m i l y g r e w up in A u s t i n u n d e r t he shadow of the U n i v e r s i t y o f T e x a s c a m p u s . B y p r e c e p t and e x p e r i e n c e w i t h i n i t s w a l l s , we l e a r n e d to c h e r i s h i ts i d e a l s . I t i s w i t h r e a l j o y t h a t I l o o k b a c k u p o n the i m p r e s s i o n s I r e c e i v e d t h e r e w h i c h h a v e b e e n of l a s t i n g value in a l ong a n d e v e n t f u l l i f e .

1 am gratified and proud that our Alma Mater has

not only accepted the trust of the Hogg Foundation, but

that it has grasped and is utilizing the ever-widening

facilities offered. I cannot say too much for the wonder- ful assistance and co-operation that have been given by

every official of the University and the members of the Board of Regents in supporting the program of the Foun- dation. Dr. Sutherland has been a remarkable leader and has chosen well the members of his staff.

New forms of knowledge are emerging which include techniques for the alleviation of physical and mental ill- ness. It is mybelief that the time is not too far distant

when the application of the best available knowledge in

our educational institutions will train and guide our children so the ill effects of life's frustrations will be

minimized and thus our children will be better equipped to realize their divine heritage as useful, happy citizens.

It is for these reasons Ibelieve the members of our

famlly have been most fortunate in placing our confidence

in the Univer sity of Texas.

With warmest good wishes and with deepest appre- ciation for the beautiful dinner of April 5, and for all the

generous thoughts, I am

Sincerely yours,

/s/ Ima Hogg

Each Regent and President Wilson joined with the Chairman in ex- pressing gratitude to Miss Ima Hogg for her thoughtful expressions

in this letter.

Upon m o t i o n of D o c t o r O a t e s , s e c o n d e d b y V i c e - C h a i r m a n V o y l e s , the B o a r d o r d e r e d the l e t t e r i n c l u d e d in t he m i n u t e s of t h i s m e e t i n g .

COOPERATION, EX-STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION. -- Chairman Sealy reported that he had received a very fine letter from Mr. Herman $ones, President of the Ex-Students' Association, who expressed on

behalf of the Ex-Students' Association the desire to cooperate fully with the administration and the Board of Regents and who specifically

expressed willingness to help in any possible manner. Each member of the Board was gratified by the splendid spirit of cooperation ex-

pressed in this communication.

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INVITATION, AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.--President Wilson reminded the Regents of their acceptance to be dinner guests of the Austin Chamber of Commerce on the evening of May 31,

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MEDICAL B R A N C H

LEASE/U. S. ARMY, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH. --At the request of President Wilson, Vice-President

Dolley presented in detail to the Board a proposed lease as recom- mended by The University of Texas Medical Branch between the United States of America and The University of Texas Medical

Branch. He pointed out that this space is to be used for conducting a study of individuals injured in the Texas City disaster. After the presentation and upon recommendation of Vice-President Dolley, concurred in by President Wilson, the Board of Regents adopted the following resolution approving the lease, such resolution having

been approved by Comptroller Sparenberg as to content and by Land and Trust Attorney Gaines as to form:

WHEREAS, the Government of The United States of America has applied for a lease of approximately 4:, ?-00 square feet of floor space located on the sixth floor of

the New John Sealy Hospital, an adjunct of the Medical Branch of The University of Texas, Galveston, to be used as office and other governmental purposes for a term beginning March i?.. 1956, through June 30, 1956,

for a total rental consideration of $7,560 and the term payment to be made on a monthly basis; and the Board

having approved said application

RESOLVED, that the Comptroller of The University of Texas and Secretary of this Board are hereby authorized

and dlrected on behalf of this Board to sign, seal, and the Comptroller to deliver such lease covering the above

space at and in the New John Sealy Hospital of the Medi-

cal Branch of The University of Texas at Galveston.

A D J O U R N M E N T . - - T h e B o a r d of R e g e n t s a d j o u r n e d at 10:00 a. m .

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