Or, he decided that a simple wording change could solve a silly legal challenge, saving time and headaches without causing him to have to change his behavior at all, and he did so.
Like if I called some black friends the 'N' word (meaning 'dude', the way black guys use it). I don't *mean* it as a put-down, but if someone objected, I wouldn't use it with them. Not cuz I meant to be insulting, but cuz I'm a nice guy who tries to accomodate others.
And you *still* haven't addressed my point . . . this is a *personal* letter written by him for whatever reasons he wants to.
This is about his *personal* reputation that will follow him even after he retires, goes to another school, etc. He has his own requirements.
And *what* is your complaint about him having his own requirements for that?
Your point has been addressed. He is a public employee. His recommendations go out on public letterhead. He cahnged the wording. So either he is loathe to risk losing the public check, he is making a tacit admission that he ran afoul of the constitution or he is trying to help everbody "just get along". My moneys on a or b, you can put yours wherever you please.