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PHILIP E. LAMOREAUX, SR.
PHILIP E. LAMOREAUX, SR.
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He was a leading figure in the development of hydrogeology and environmental geology, two of the most dynamic subdisciplines of geology in the late twentieth century and an internationally recognized contributor to the field of hydrology of karst terrains. Born in Chardon, Ohio, on May 12, 1920, Philip LaMoreaux received a B.A.
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During his career, Philip LaMoreaux was a member of some 30 different professional and scientific societies and held significant offices in many of them. He was the first chairman of the Hydrology Division of the Geological Society of America, chairman of the Groundwater Division of the American Geophysical Union, president of the Association of American State Geologists, vice president and president of the American Geological Institute, vice president and president of the International Association of Hydrogeologists, chairman of the Final Tribute Vol 13.indd 118 3/23/10 3:42:17 PM
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These included the Board on Radioactive Waste Management, Committee on Hazardous Waste Management, National Committee for the International Hydrogeological Decade, Board on Mineral and Energy Resources, Geotechnical Board, and Board on Earth Sciences and Resources. Colleagues and friends have described Phil LaMoreaux as "a wonderful, compassionate man" who could "charm a bird out of a tree," "a tough taskmaster who gave you a job to do and expected you to do it," and "someone who valued talent and was willing to give you a chance." Family members often accompanied him on international trips, and his youngest son, Jim LaMoreaux, recalls: "He never met a stranger.
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Dad published an annual series of vignettes of their personal memories and numerous travels which he gave to family and friends. Although the immediate family knew many of these people and/or had heard stories about them, we were overwhelmed by the condolences from around the world that helped us know how many lives dad had impacted.
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