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18-19, 2000
ITEM 107-1012-R0500������ Resolution Concerning the Retirement of William F. �Duke�
Crowley, Professor, School of Law; The University of Montana-Missoula
THAT:����������������������������������� William
F. �Duke� Crowley, Professor of Law, after 33 years of service to The University
of Montana, merits the appreciation of the Board of Regents of the Montana
University System and deserves recognition as Professor of Law Emeritus.
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EXPLANATION:����������������� Professor Crowley earned his J.D. from The
University of Montana School of Law and his LL.M. from New York University
School of Law.� After serving as
Assistant Attorney General of the State of Montana and Deputy County Attorney
of Lewis and Clark County, William F. �Duke� Crowley joined The University of
Montana School of Law faculty in 1966, specializing in Evidence, Criminal Law,
Civil Procedure, and Local Government.
����������������������������������������������� Professor
Crowley�s study of case law, particularly Montana case law in the areas of
evidence and criminal law, included not only the analysis of legal principles,
but also the reported and unreported background facts that gave rise to legal
disputes.� Professor Crowley would share
this extensive knowledge with his students regarding the evolution of Montana
case law, Montana government, and Montana history.
����������������������������������������������� Professor
Crowley�s published research includes law review articles, handbooks, manuals,
and form books for the practicing bar.�
He wrote reports for Montana prosecutors, the Montana Supreme Court, the
Montana Legislature, and the Montana Constitutional Convention.
����������������������������������������������� Professor
Crowley has served the people of Montana by advancing law reform.� As a member of the Criminal Law Commission,
he helped revise the Montana criminal law and procedure and drafted the Montana
Code of Criminal Procedure adopted by the Legislature in1967 and the Criminal
Code adopted by the Legislature in1973.�
A member of the Montana Commission on Rules of Evidence, he drafted a
revision of Montana�s Venue Statutes and Montana Statutes of Limitations for
consideration and adoption by the Legislature.
����������������������������������������������� Professor
Crowley has served Montana as Director of the Reorganization of the Executive
Branch of Montana State Government and was a member of the Commission on
Post-Secondary Education.
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For these accomplishments and in recognition of Professor Crowley�s meritorious service as teacher, researcher, and public servant, the School of Law recommends Professor William F. �Duke� Crowley for Emeritus status.