Memorial Tributes Volume 2 (1984) / Chapter Skim
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The great engineers of history are those who, blessed with breadth and depth of vision and introspective power of reason, have persevered to make the world a better and safer place to live. Among such, the name of Gail Abner Hathaway stands high, for his contributions to the technique of estimating the magnitude and frequency of floods led directly to the design of safer structures for the prevention of damages and established hydrologic engineering as an important discipline of civil engineering.
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" Following the spread and acceptance of his doctrines, Gail Hathaway became active in the work of several national and international technical societies. In particular, he was an ardent supporter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
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Wherever there stands a large dam built within the last twenty years, one may be sure that the downstream areas rest more safely and more securely because of the genius of Gail Abner Hathaway.
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