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$6.15 Million Commitment LeadsEvening’s AnnouncementsChristine and Lawrence M.Waterhouse Jr. ’59 A&SLawrence M. Waterhouse Jr. ’59 A&S and his wife, Christine, have made a$6.15 million commitment to support the campaign. Theirs is among thelargest personal gifts in Villanova’s history.Lawrence Waterhouse is founder and chairman emeritus of TD BanknorthInc. (formerly TD Waterhouse Investor Services), one of the most successfuldiscount brokerage firms in the United States.In recognizing the couple’s commitment, Father Dobbin noted how theWaterhouses wanted their gift to support a priority at the core of the University’smission and are in the process of selecting that priority. “It is a testament to Larryand Christine’s belief in Villanova that they have made this commitment andcontinue to work with the University to pinpoint the very best way of helpingand serving our mission,” Father Dobbin said.