Gerry Davison MSc PhD MRSC (1936 - 2003)

Every successful organisation needs a character who is committed and contibutes fully to the activities and wellbeing of that body. Gerry Davison was such a character and, throughout his many years of outstanding service, he was held in high esteem by members of both the North West Region Analytical Division and the Speciality Chemicals Sector of the Industrial Division. In addition to his outstanding service for these two Divisions, Gerry also worked hard on behalf of the RSC Benevolent Fund.

In 1996 Gerry received the Distinguished Service Award of the Analytical Division in recognition of his major contributions at both regional and national levels. All those in the North West who knew him agreed that this was richly deserved as a token of the respect and gratitude we have for Gerry as a good friend and as a loyal and active member of the RSC.

Gerry played a major role in organising several conferences and symposia for the Speciality Chemicals Sector of the Industrial Division and in compiling and editing the publications resulting from these meetings.