Senator Collins' Statement on the Passing of Dick Hall

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins released the following statement regarding the passing of Dick Hall:

"Dick was an exceptional professor and a man of towering intellect.  His relentless pursuit of progress and his innovative spirit led him to patent a number of inventions.  He also made invaluable contributions as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Energy, the State of Maine, utility providers, and others.

“During his 46 years as a professor at the University of Maine, Dick inspired countless students and was a tremendous asset to the college’s Mechanical Engineering Department.  Dick was always willing to share his vast knowledge through public lectures and a weekly radio show, and he will be greatly missed by all those who knew him."