mr. dickins was a great civic activist and public causes. he served on the boards of chicago state university, the school of business at florida a&m university and the chicago urban league. he donated more than $1 million to chicago state university's athletic center, which bears his name. he was a trustee at the museum of science and industry and depaul university where a scholarship and loan program is named for him. in the 1980's, he was a key supporter and fundraiser for harold washington who was elected the first african-american mayor of chicago. jacoby dickins was a man of vision, courage and determination. he used his wisdom, business ack men and money wisely. not only for himself and his family but also for the uplifting of humanity. my condolences and well wishes go out to his wife, ms. dickins, their family and all f the trustees and employees of c. wade bank and trust company. mr. dickins was indeed a man for the times and the seasons in which he lived. his bank gave loans in depressed communities and neighborhoods where people w