Connie Boone, perhaps more than any other one person, did an
incredible amount to boost student participation and development in
the American Malacological Society (formerly the AMU).  Most
students receiving one of the annual AMS Student Paper Awards did
not know that it was frequently backed by Connies quiet finances, and
not so quiet spirit and enthusiasm.  Connie was one very special
individual who was able to bridge the perceived gap between so called
amatueurs and professionals.  She will indeed be very widely missed.

Bob Prezant
Immediate Past President
AMS