SYMPOSIUM: DEDICATION OF THE SCHOOL
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Introduction
Richard B. Amandes*
On July 13, 1964, the Texas Commission on Higher Education
authorized a School of Law at Texas Tech. In 1965, the Legislature
approved an appropriation for 1965-67, designed to allow the creation
and implementation of the school. Preliminary plans outlining the
physical space needs of the permanent building were completed in 1966
by Howard Schmidt & Associates, the consulting architect for Texas
Tech. On December 19, 1966, the firm of Harrell & Hamilton of Dallas
was selected as the project architects. Despite the full commitment of the
Board of Directors and the administration of Texas Tech to provide a
permanent building for the new School of Law, it was impossible for
those quarters to be completed in time for use by the first entering class
in the fall of 1967. Seventy-two students commenced their law studie!\ in
the "temporary" buildings that were to serve briefly as the home of the
law school. Bids were opened for the new building on July 9, 1968, and
ground breaking ceremonies were held on July 20, 1968. The completed
building was accepted by the University on December 5, 1969.
These impressive physical facilities were made possible through the
interest and cooperation of many individuals and groups. The University
administration gave its support to the concept of building for the future.
The consulting architect, Howard Schmidt & Associates, converted the
needs and suggestions of the faculty into architecturally understood
forms. The project architect, Harrell & Hamilton, conceived a functional
design concept of beauty and majesty to house those needs and forms.
The contractor, H. A. Lott, Inc., of Houston, provided the
craftsmanship which brought the architectural ideal to life.
The building's occupancy began during the semester recess,
December, 1969. On February 21-23, 1970, the School of Law was
formally dedicated. The theme for the dedication seminars was "New
Developments in the Law." The program is recorded below.
SATURDAY, February 21,1970
Registration, School of Law
19th and Hartford
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9:00-4:30
Dean and Professor of Law. Texas Tech University.
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Development of the Design Concept
Harrell and Hamilton
Dallas
Project Architects
Comprehensive Tours of the Building
Reception and 'Dinner for Visiting Academic Delegates
SUNDA Y, February 22,1970
Luncheon, Student Union Building
Code of Professional Responsibility
Moderator: Professor Walter Ray Phillips
Texas Tech University
Speaker: Professor John F. Sutton, Jr.
U niversityof Texas at Austin
Responders: Dean Don W. Sears
University of Colorado
Dean Kenneth W. Tollett
Texas Southern University
Afternoon Seminars, School of Law
Maximization of Water Utilization
Moderator: Professor Richard W. Hemingway
Texas Tech University
Speaker: Professor Clyde O. Martz
University of Denver
Responders: Professor Edwin P. Horner
. Baylor University
George W. McCleskey, Esq.
Lubbock
Developments in Federal Taxation
Moderator: Professor W. Reed Quilliam, Jr.
Texas Tech University
Speaker: K. Martin Worthy, Esq.
Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service
Responders: Dean Charles O. Galvin
Southern Methodist University
Dean Eugene Kuntz
University of Oklahoma
Defamation, Privacy, and the Constitution
Moderator: Professor Justin C. Smith
Texas Tech University
Speaker: Professor William L. Prosser
Hastings College of the Law
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3:45-5:00
7:00 p.m.
12:00
2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
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Responders: Professor Allen E. Smith
University ofTexas at Austin
Professor A. A. White
University of Houston
Dedication Reception and Banquet, Lubbock Country Club 7:00 p.m.
Master of Ceremonies: George W. McCleskey, Esq.
Lubbock
Introduction of Speaker: Professor Marian G. Gallagher
University of Washington
Speaker: Raymond Burr
MONDA Y, February 23, 1970
Dedication of the School of Law, Forum, School of Law
10:00 a.m.
Academic Processional, Faculty Brass Quintet
Presiding: Dr. Grover E. Murray, President
Texas Tech University
Invocation: Hon. James A. Ellis
Judge, 137th District Court
Greetings:
From the Coordinating Board,
Texas College and University System
Manuel DeBusk, Esq., Chairman
From the Legislature
Hon. Delwin L. Jones
Representative, 76th District
From the State Bar of Texas
James C. Watson, Esq.
Vice President
From the Attorney General
Hon. Crawford C. Martin
From the Supreme Court of Texas
Hon. Robert W. Calvert, Chief Justice
From the American Bar Association
Professor Millard R. Ruud
Consultant, Section of Legal Education and Admissions
to the Bar
From the Association of American Law Schools
Dean Willard H. Pedrick
Member, Executive Committee
Introduction of the Speaker: Hon. Halbert O. Woodward
United States District Judge
Northern District of Texas
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Dedicatory Address: Hon. John R. Brown
Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
Livery of Seisin:
By the Board of Regents
Mr. Retha R. Martin, Chairman
For the University
Dr. Grover E. Murray, President
For the School of Law
Dean Richard B. Amandes
Benediction: Dr. Paul M. Bumpers
Pastor, First United Methodist Church
Concluding Luncheon, Student Union Building
Presiding: Marion T. Key, Esq.
Introductory Remarks: Dr. Glenn E. Barnett
Executive Vice President
Texas Tech University
Speaker: Waggoner Carr, Esq.
Austin
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