Distinguished Service Medallion 1975
JOHN GREGG ALLERTON
Son of Robert Allerton, benefactor of the University, a 1926 graduate
who himself added to the beauty and design of Allerton Park. Mr.
Allerton was awarded the Medallion at Urbana-Champaign commencement.
AVERY BRUNDAGE
Businessman and philanthropist, 1909 graduate, outstanding student
athlete and Olympic competitor, and President of International Olympic
Committee for 20 years. Mr. Brundage was presented the Medallion at the
Medical Center commencement.
ANTHONY J. JANATA
Retired as secretary of the Board of Trustees and executive assistant
to the president after 46 years of service. He served under six
presidents and was a 1920 graduate. Mr. Janata was awarded the Medallion
at the Chicago Circle commencement
Board of Trustees Minutes
February 19, 1975
John Gregg Allerton
Avery Brundage
Anthony J. Janata
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AWARD OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDALLION
On July 18, 1973, the Trustees Distinguished Service Medallion was
created to recognize those individuals whose contributions to the growth
and development of the University of Illinois, through extraordinary
service or significant benefaction, have been of unusual significance.
In accordance with the terms of the establishment of the award, a
Distinguished Service Medallion Committee, consisting of four trustees,
was appointed by the President of the Board to receive nominations,
formulate rules of procedure, and make recommendations to the Board. The
Committee now recommends as recipients of the Trustees Distinguished
Service Medallion the following individuals:
JOHN GREGG ALLERTON, distinguished architect and adopted son of a
celebrated benefactor of the University (Robert Allerton) ; a graduate
of the University of Illinois in 1926, he has himself added beauty and
design to Allerton Park and has been a firm protector and conservator of
our environmental resources.
AVERY BRUNDAGE of Chicago, businessman and philanthropist, graduate
of the University of Illinois with honors in 1909; an outstanding
student athlete and Olympic competitor. For twenty years president of
the International Olympic Committee, and steadfast supporter of the
University.
ANTHONY J. JANATA, secretary of the Board of Trustees and executive
assistant to the President Emeritus. Graduate of the University of
Illinois in 1920 and for forty-six years thereafter devoted servant of
the institution, serving under six presidents.
Presented by the Committee for the Trustees Distinguished Service Medallion Award:
Russell W. Steger, Chairman William D. Forsyth, Jr.
Ralph C. Hahn Timothy W. Swain
Earl M. Hughes, ex officio