Henry Baird Favill, AB, MD, LL.D., 1860-1916, a ... - University Library

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FORMAL RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY CLUB OF CHICAGO
WHEREAS,
February 21, 191
Death has taken Henry Baird Favill,
who was a charter member of this Club, was continuously
a member of its Board of Directors from
1906 until his death on February 20, 191 6, and was its
President during the years 1 9 1 o - 1 1 and 1 9 1 1 - 1 2 ; and
Whereas, As a physician he was not only skillful in the
treatment of disease, but studied and emphasized means of
prevention of disease and assiduously worked for the adoption
of safeguards to the public — such as proper sanitation,
the inspection of milk and foods, and the wise regulation
of the practice of medicine, so that not only the health of
individuals, but pre-eminently, the health of the community
was the constant object of his efforts; and
Whereas, As a citizen he unsparingly gave his thoughts
and energy to movements for the improvement of civic
and social conditions, bringing into play with great effectiveness
the same incisive analysis of conditions, the same
ability to pierce beneath surface symptoms to underlying
causes that marked his diagnosis as a physician, so that
his life was an inspiring example of high public service; and
Whereas, He has always been a loyal member of this
Club and his wise direction as President amid the many
difficult
questions of policy which arose during the period
when the Club moved into its present building was of
inestimable value, and since that time his thoughtful
counsel as director has been most helpful; and
so