John C. Villforth Lecture Series

On May 10, 2000, the CRCPD Board of Directors unanimously approved an ongoing guest lecture series in honor of Mr. John C. Villforth, former Director of the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (FDA/CDRH).  This annual lecture, which began at the 2001 annual meeting, is intended to honor Mr. Villforth's steadfast support of state radiation control agencies as a working partner with the FDA/CDRH in the protection of the American people from unnecessary exposure to electronic product radiation, radioactive materials (especially radium), and protection of the environment from radioactive contamination.  It also recognizes his strong support of the CRCPD in its early years of development.  Mr. Villforth has long recognized the capacity of state radiation personnel to make valuable contributions to the success of national programs to protect the public health of our citizens.  The CRCPD has the utmost respect, admiration, and appreciation for the unceasing friendship and support Mr. Villforth has extended to our organization and state radiation control programs over his many years of public service. By establishing this lecture series, the CRCPD is paying tribute to a man with impeccable integrity, a person with outstanding leadership credentials, and a giant in the field of radiological health.