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WILLIAM R. PRINDLE
Pages 279-284

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From page 280...
... MORSE WILLIAM ROSCOE PRINDLE, former division vice president and associate director of technology at Corning Incorporated, passed away December 29, 2016, at his home in Santa Barbara. He was 90 years old.
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From page 281...
... His management work did not get headlines, but it was clearly important to both industry and government -- and satisfying to Bill. He had an illustrious career in the fields of glass, ceramics, and materials research and development, working at CCC's Hazel-Atlas Glass Division, American Optical Company, Ferro Corporation, the National Materials Advisory Board (a unit of the National Research Council)
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... , remembers Bill as "one of a kind" as well as "a gentleman, scientist, scholar, mentor, and friend to many." "He represented all that is best in the worldwide field of glass science and engineering and could inspire cooperation and friendship among disparate groups across the globe in a variety of venues where all others might fail," David said. "The service of Bill as president of the International Commission on Glass and the American Ceramic Society set the example for all who would follow him." Bill held leadership positions in professional societies and was recognized for his dedication and accomplishments.
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... Bill's legacy as a loving father, great scientist, and man who always listened and cared will live forever in our hearts and minds. There's a wonderful quote from an old Jimmy Stewart movie called Harvey: "In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant.
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