El Nuevo mexicano., 1918-07-04
TORRANCE CO. TEACHERS
.PEY HIGH TRIBUTE
TO SUPERINTENDENT
INSTITUTE RESOLUTIONS DE-
RLoRE FACT LAW WILL. NOT
PERMIT RE-ELEcTIoN OF
BURT; HIGHER SALARIES FOR
TEACHERS FAVORED

Estancia, N. NJ, July 2.-The fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted by
the Torrance County Institute, held
at Estancia June IL to 2S, 1918:
whereas, we the teachers of Tor.
rance county In institute assembled,
have been ably instructed by our con-
ductor, Mr.. Jones, and instructors,
Mr.. Parten and Miss Pinnell, and
have been so generously entertained
by the people of Estancia, therefore
be 1t resolved:
oFirst. That we thank our instruc-
tors for their able teaching and un-
firing efforts in our behalf.
Second. That we express our APP
probation for the untiring efforts
and ~unflagging zeal Of our county
superintendent. We deeply regret
that our laws are such that he can
not be retained longer in this posi-
ton. We realize that our schools
have made wonderful progress dur
ing the ten years that they have
been under the supervision Of Mr..
Burt, and that this has been ac-
eomplished under trying circum-
stances and discouraging conditions.
also wish to express our appre.
citation for his enthusiastic leadership
in all things patriotic since u cou1-
try has been engaged in this great
world war.
Third. That we thank the people
of Estancia for the cordial welcome
extended us, and for the entertain
ment received in their homes and es-
pecially We thank them for the Tues
day afternoon drive and patriotic
wartime banquet.
Fourth. Be it also resolved that
the institute Of 191S-1919 be held 1T
Estancia.
Fifth. Be it further resolved that
we extend our grateful thanks TO
Messrs. Ayres, McMeen and Waltz
for their patriotic addresses before
the institute, to Mrs. Parten for the
music we enjoyed so much, to Mr..
Wagner for the broader view he
brought us from Washington, to Mr..
Conway TO ribs inimitable stories and
the contagious enthusiasm of his
address wednesday afternoon, and to
Il county agent, Mr.. Bennett, for
his instruction and encouragement in
club work.
Sixth. We do earnestly desire
and request the conductor, Mr.. Jones,
and instructors, Mr.. Parten and Miss
PinnelI be returned to us next year
in our institute work.
Seventh. Further be it resolved
that we express our appreciation to
our state superintendent, Mr.. J. H.
Wagner. FOR his interest in the
schools Of New Mexico and for his
untiring efforts for their improve
ment. Also that we favor the nomi-
and reelection Of Mr.. Wagner
to the office of state superintendent
of public instruction.
eighth. VIE, the teachers Of Tor
rance county, believe that an amend
to the present school laws of
New Mexico should be passed by Our
text legislature, annuling the maxi
limit of salaries for teachers.
Ninth. Further be it resolved
that each teacher pledges himself 10
encourage and lead the boys and
girls in u schools in all patriotic
work expected or requested of us.
Tenth. Furth be I'll resolved
that a copy of these resolutions be
sent to each Of the Torrance county
to the Albuquerque Journal,
the Santa Fe New Mexican, the New
School Journal and the Albu-
luerque Evening Herald.
"PEARL CLYMER,
ORCHARD CRAWFORD,
"ISIDRO s. JARAMILLO,
"VINA T. DOUGLAS,
wv. ST. CLAIRE.
COMMITTEE on Resolutions"