064-04
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF
WILLIAM M. BASS, III
WHEREAS, William M Bass, III was a resident of Stephens City, Virginia, a 1946 graduate of
Stephens City High School and whose family name is borne by Bass-Hoover ElementarySchoo~
and
WHEREAS, William M Bass, III pursued an academic career in the fields fo Psychology and
Anthropology at the University of Virginia culminating with a Doctorate in Anthropology from
University of Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, William M Bass, III had a distinguished career as professor of Anthropology at
several universities ending at the University of Tennessee, where he served as Director of the
Forensic Anthropology, was named Professor Emeritus and where he created the world's first
laboratOlY devoted to the study of decomposition; and
WHEREAS, he received numerous National and International educational accolades among which
was National Professor of the Year, William M Bass, III is the author or co-author of 200 plus
published articles in the field of Forensic Anthropology; and
WHEREAS, William M Bass, III has also served the public through his professional work with law
enforcement across the nation including the United States Air Force, United States Armed Forces,
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and Federal Bureau of Investigation; and
WHEREAS, William M Bass, III is recognized internationally as one of the world's leading
forensic anthropologists, and whose research has revolutionized the field of forensic science.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County,
Virginia that William M Bass, III, Ph.D., is hereby recognized for his outstanding contributions to
the field of Forensic Anthropology and his continuing commitment to public services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that William M Bass, III is an example of dedication, hard
work, and education for the residents of his hometown, Stephens City, Virginia, and all of Frederick
County, Virginia.
Adopted this 26th day of Jvlay, 2004.
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Richard C Shickle, Chairman
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Resolution No. 064-04