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

TRIBUTES AND RESOLUTIONS 57
RESOLUTIONS OF THE AMERICAN
NURSES' ASSOCIATION
Whereas, The American Nurses' Association feels a
sense of real loss in the death of Dr. Henry Baird Favill
of Chicago;
Be It Resolved, That this Association express its sincere
appreciation of his unfailing sympathy and ready assistance
in all nursing problems and his personal service in behalf
of many women of our profession.
The National League of Nursing Education and The
National Organization for Public Health Nursing unite
with the American Nurses' Association in this resolution.
RESOLUTIONS OF THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE
FOR MENTAL HYGIENE
Whereas, Dr. Henry Baird Favill, who died in Springfield,
Massachusetts, February 20, 1916, was one of the
founders and first President of the National Committee
for Mental Hygiene, and a member of the Finance Committee
until his death, and
Whereas, From the beginning, he was of inestimable
value to the Committee because of his professional knowledge
and sympathy; his power of initiative;
his just vision;
his extraordinary personal magnetism which inspired others
with his own enthusiasm; and his unswerving directness
in working out, one by one, the necessary steps for the
advancement of its plans; and
Whereas, His power and nobihty of character will be,
it is hoped, an inspiration to his successors and a dominant
force as long as it exists;