The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-06-23
RESOLUTIONS OF THE UNION COUN-
TY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
adopted at Clayton, n. NJ
June IL, 1917,

whereas, il has been the custom of
the Union County Teachers Associa-
tion, in convention assembled, to for
mulate a set of resolutions expressing
their attitude toward the things most
closely affecting the welfare Of our
schools; and
whereas, our nation has just entered |
into the greatest war not only in the |
history of the United Staes, but in the |
history of the world; and
Whereas, we consider 1t our duty as
patriots to do everything in our power !
to help our country in prosecuting the !
war;
Therefore. be It resolved that We. as
"A body of teachers, pledge ourselves to
do all that we can to encourage and
promote the conservation of the re-
sources of our country; and to put
forth special effort in the teaching OF
Vocational subjects which will help the
communities attain that end; and
| BE it further resolved that we con-
slider ii not only our duty, but our
privilege to serve our country in this
way that is allotted to no other pro-
! fession as to the school teachers Of our
counry;
whereas. we realize the awful curse
of the liquor traffic, know that it dire
city affects our schools and school sys
tenn aud. seeing it's added danger in the
darkness of this war;
Therefore, be it further resolved
that we pledge our influence to secure
state wide prohibition at the polls next
November.
Whereas. We wish to thank all those
who have in any way been responsible
for the pleasure and success Of the in
stitute;
Therefore, be it resolved that We
thank the people OF Clayton for the
many courtesies that we have received
during our stay in their city; and that
we owe our sincere and hearty thanks
to the Board of Education for the use
of the High School building, and here
with extend our thanks to Mr. j. Q.
Williams for his pleasant acts as
lianitor; and that we extend our thanks
TO the various committees for the faith
. full and efficient manner in which they
. have performed their duties. also those
. who have assisted in carrying out the
, program of the institute; and that we
= especially wish to thank the retiring
, officers of the association. who have
, put forth their best efforts and guided
}, the association through one of the most
!, successful years of is history.
Whereas we feel especially grateful
to Mrs. Ruth c. Miller for the industrial
work that she has done in the state
and
Whereas, we were glad to have with
us, even for SO short "A time, state
Supt. j. IL. Wagner and feel that We
received real inspiration from the tall
that he gave us:
Therefore, be it resolved that ",
tender our thanks to Mrs. Ruth c. Mill
er and state Supt, j. II. Wagner anC
!. invite them to attend our Association
r. Meeting ueXt October.
whereas, we feel especially grateful
TO our County superintendent Mr. II
7 n Errett. his interest and appreciation
OF the Union County teachers; and 70
his interest in the upbuilding of h
,chools Of our county making then
among the best in the State;
Therefore, be it resolved that we ex
lend to him n vote OF thanks for m
work,
n whereas we deeply appreciate tn
excellent work Of the Institute con
= ductor Ray SPOTS Dunn. and of tn
S. other members or the faculty. Mrs
I'yer Il. L. Krighaum. Ii. NJ. CorninG
and Raymond Hun
J Therefore. be il resolved that. as al
depression Of our gratitude, We reques
their return next year
BE il further resolved that we tende
our thanks to Mrs. NJ. r. Jones, VIII
+. through her music has done much [
add TO the enjoyment of the institute
Whereas. we have received a grea
deal OF instruction and enjoyment fror
" the motion pictures that we have ha
during the institute;
Therefore. be it resolved that W
i thank the New Mexico Museum, Coz
porations and Distributing Companie
that furnish ua with slides and film
and that we thank Mr.. Dunn for hi
- machine and his efforts in making tn
Ipietures so interesting.
a BE It further resolved that a cop
lie OF these resolutions be filed in the al
sociation records by the secretar,
THAT copy be sent 10 the New MexiC
Journal of Education. and that COP
be sent to each of the county paper
Respectfully submitted.
.r. Mary l.. Hardin,
BENJAMIN J. Melton,
Myrtle L. Pinson
C. c. sItze
Francifo Romero