Dr. James "Jim" Harold Gilford, age 92, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Dr. Gilford served on the Council from 1992 to 2001, including six years as Council Chairman. After his tenure as a Council member, he continued to serve on the Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) and served as SSC Chair from 2005 to 2008. In 2008, Dr. Gilford was presented with the Council’s Ricks E Savage Award. This award is designed to recognize a person who has added value to the Mid-Atlantic Council's processes and management goals through significant scientific, legislative, enforcement or management activities. Dr. Gilford was recognized for, among other things, his leadership, service, and dedication to the Council while serving as its Chairman.