Martin B. Lagoe Student Research Fund for Micropaleontology (posted for H. Olson)

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From:  Hilary Clement Olson   76141.33@compuserve.com               4 January,
1996

On December 26, 1995, Martin B. Lagoe passed away after a valiant fight with
Lymphoma.  Martin's many friends, though saddened at his premature passing, have
rallied together to establish a student research fund in Martin's honor.

The Martin B. Lagoe Student Research Fund for Micropaleontology is directed at
sustaining Martin's efforts in building a micropaleontology program at the
University of Texas at Austin.  Our goal is to raise $20,000 in hopes that
annual grants can be made to outstanding students in stratigraphic and
environmental micropaleontology.

We were very fortunate to receive sufficient commitments for the Student
Research Fund before Christmas, enabling Martin to receive a letter on December
22 from Dr. William Fisher, Geology Foundation Chair, announcing the
establishment of the Martin B. Lagoe Student Research Fund for
Micropaleontology.  Martin was deeply moved by this expression of love and
professional admiration.

This fund, for the support of student research in the field of
micropaleontology, is managed by the Geology Foundation at the University of
Texas at Austin.  The contributions will earn interest in an account available
for annual awards to students recommended by a committee of paleontologists and
stratigraphers.  The capital will be held by the Geology Foundation assuring
long term support for Micropaleontology at the University of Texas at Austin.

We invite you to consider making a contribution in honor of Martin.
Contributions can be mailed to:

Martin B. Lagoe Student Research Fund for Micropaleontology
c/o Geology Foundation
Department of Geological Sciences
University Station PO Box B
Austin, Texas 78713
U.S.A.

As an educational foundation, the Geology Foundation is eligible for matching
fund programs offered by many employers.  Please consider this opportunity to
maximize your contribution and accelerate reaching the endowment goal.

We hope that you will join us in honoring our colleague and supporting
micropaleontology.

John M. Armentrout      Hilary C. Olson Anthony C. Gary Peter R. Thompson
Dallas, TX              Austin, TX      Houston, TX     Dallas, TX