in wit and reason
                                                                                 no one comes close

                                                                                 in friendship and trust
                                                                                 no one even tries

                                                                                 in hard work and service
                                                                                 our admiration is deep

                                                                                 in integrity and character
                                                                                 this man takes the prize

                                                                                 in objectivity and reflection
                                                                                 there is no peer

                                                                                 in laughter and hope
                                                                                 we pin our future on him