Waldo Gregorius Smith

Background

Smith, Waldo Gregorius was born on July 29, 1911 in Brooklyn. Son of John Henry and Margaret (Gregorius) Smith.

Education

Student, City College of New York, 1929. Bachelor of Science in Forestry, Cornell University, 1933.

Career

Registered professor engineer, Colorado Forester Forest Svc., United States Department of Agriculture, Atlanta, 1933-1941, Alabama Division Forestry, Brewton, 1941-1942. Engineer, сivil engineering technicianGeol. Survey, unites states department Interior, 1942-1971, cartographic technician,1972-1975.

Chairman Public Transportation Council, 1975-1989.

Legislator aide to individuals Colorado State Legislation Internship Program, 1987-1995.

Achievements

• Waldo Gregorius Smith has been listed as a noteworthy government official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Congress Surveying and Mapping (life, section-treasurer Colorado chapter 1961, program chairman 1962, reporter 1969, member national membership development com 1973-1974, representative to Colorado Engineering Council 1976-1977). Member American Association for the Advancement of Science (emeritus), Denver Federation Center Professional Engineers Group (United States Geological Survey representative 1973-1976, Engineer of Year award 1975), National Society Professional Engineers (pre-college guidance committee 1986-1991, life 92—), Professional Engineers Colorado (chapter scholarship chairman 1979-1996, advertising correspondent, service award 1983), Cornell University Alumni Association (alumni secondary schools committee Quadrangle Club), Common Cause, Colorado Engineering Council (chairman library committee 1970-1999, special representative Regional Transportation District, 1974-1975. Member science fair committee 1970-1971.

Representative ex officio Denver Public Library. Foundation Board Trustees 1975-1980, member historic agreement with Denver Public Library. 1993, President's Outstanding Service award 1987), Environmental Concerns (chairman committee since 1988, treasurer 1989-1991, Rocky Mountain Arsenal Cleanup, since 1994, member site specific advisory board, restoration advisory board), Federation American Scientists, American Society Engineering Education, People for American Way, Senior Scientists and Engineers.

Connections

Married Mildred Pearl Prescott, July 30, 1935 (deceased January 1992). 1 child, Carole Elizabeth Smith Levin.