Distinguished Service Medallion 1999
PARK LIVINGSTON
Mr. Livingston's association with the University of Illinois spanned
70 years during which he was an undergraduate student leader, a staff
member, a trustee, a graduate student, and a constant advocate. He was
awarded the Medallion in memoriam at the September 1, 1999, meeting of
the Board of Trustees.
Board of Trustees Minutes
September 2, 1999
AWARD TRUSTEES' DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDALLION
TO PARK LIVINGSTON, IN MEMORIAM
At its meeting July 8, 1999, the board passed a resolution honoring
Park Livingston, a member of the board for 24 years. Mr. Livingston died
on June 4, 1999.
It is now recommended that the Trustees' Distinguished Service
Medallion be awarded to Mr. Livingston, in memoriam. The Trustees'
Distinguished Service Medallion was created to recognize individuals
whose contribution to the growth and development of the University of
Illinois, through extraordinary service or benefaction, has been of
unusual significance.
Mr. Livingston's association with the University spanned 70 years
during which he was an undergraduate student leader, a staff member, a
trustee, a graduate student, and a constant advocate.
Mr. Livingston has been recognized through the years for his
contributions to the University. Among these honors are: the
Distinguished Service Award from the University of Illinois Alumni
Association; the development of the Park Livingston Health Walk at the
Chicago campus; and special recognition at the 50th anniversary of the
opening of the Navy Pier branch of the University.
On motion of Mrs. Gravenhorst, this recommendation was approved.