McCormack is glad that Verkuil understood his hesitancy about time requirements involved with accepting the Chairmanship of the President's Council. McCormack also explains that he was informed that his grandfather, Dr. Thomas McCormack, made the dedication speech at the opening ceremonies of the Blow Gymnasium and wonders if there is anything in the archives about the occasion.
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