The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-06-08
The following resolutions were
adopted by the departments:
RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTIONS
The Grand Army of the Republic of
the Department of South Dakota, as
sembled in the thirty-fourth annual
session this fifth day OF June, 1917, at
Milbank, South Dakota. desire to ex-
press III loyalty to the government
and uphold the President in this crisis
of our national affairs, and
Be it Resolved, that we, the mem
bers Of the Grand Army of the de-
partment of South Dakota, for our
selves and all the comrades of the
state whom we represent. do hereby
adopt the motto of "Stand by the
Government" and that we will stand
firmly by the President and Congress
in maintaining the honor of our coun-
try and Safeguarding the interests OF
our common humanity.
Resolved, that we tender our SER
vices to the President in any capacity
we are capable OF filling. WI hearth
~ endorse the action of the President
and congress in preparing for the IS
adjustment of order, justice and
peace.
Resolved, that we will stand by
"Old Glory" 1t Is the flag of the
greatest nation in the world; the flag
Of the most stable nation, and the
Oldest flag OF the world. It repre- ,ents
more than one hundred and ten mil
lion people, and wherever II goes hu-
manity and justice are assured. It is
the emblem Of q nation that has stood
for over one hundred and forty years,
for liberty without license, and uGder
its folds the oppressed Of all nations
have found shelter and protection.
Resolved; that We, as remnants OF
the vanishing army" while not able
we can and will encourage every eff
fort made by our government to main
tain the honor and integrity Of the ma
ton, and renew our loyalty and pledge
our allegiance and devotion to the
flag and the republic for which it
stands.
Resolved, that We extend to our
retiring department commander, Wal
ter Fl. Carr, aud his official stat the
thanks OF this encampment for the
splendid administration they ha We
given us, aud we most heartily COM
mend them for their devotion to the
acduOus duties required by their
Offices.
Resolved, that the unfailing loyalty
of our noble auxiliary, the w. r. c.,
has again measured up to the full
limit OF patriotic devotion and assist
anca, and their generous aid in every
way is most highly appreciated.
Resolved, that we thoroughly APP
pleciate the visit OF Governor Nor
beck, who has. shown by his presence
his interest in the Grand Army and
his sympathy in all its objects. His
speeches had no uncertain sound, and
all his utterances breathed a true
spirit OF loyalty.
Resolved, that the visit OF ex-Com-
Samuel r. Van
SAINT, q q red letter event for our
encampment. His inspiring address
awakened : response in every one
who had the privilege OF hearing him.
No one Of the past national officers
has endeared himself to the people of
South Dakota % has Comrade Van
SAINT, and his visit will long be re-
membered and cherished. Mrs. Van
SAINT added to the interest by being
present with her distinguished hus-
band. We were also indebted to
Major A. w. Clancy Of Minneapolis,
Tor hte eloquent and inspiring I'd.
dressos at'the csmpires Of the con-
vontion.
Resolved, that ~ thanks Of this
ouoampmeut ore duo Senator Amidon
1nd 1x.0onetor Lewson for adding Is
- p1ooouro and eutertainment OF the
Neo1rggnt by epahusiastie and PCT
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