The state herald., 1921-01-11
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seldisrS Memorial.
The preceding General Assembly
provided fund Of $4,000 for a men,
orial to the sons Of Colorado who lost
their lives In the Great War. 1t de-
veloped. however, that the veterans
who were specially Interested In the
project preferred q memorial building
to monument or other purely deeora.
tive tribute. Accordingly, this appro
priation was not utilized and has re-
verted to the general fund. l still am
impressed with the duty of the state
to give proper recognition to those
heroes. Therefore, I urge your ap-
proval Of the requests Of the organ
lied veterans insofar a. the finances
Of the state will permit. Our me-
mortal should be not only q tribute
to the dead, but also q patriotic In
spiration to succeeding gensrations-
rsashsre Salaries.
The welfare Of our public school
system has been close to my heart and
I believe opportunity 10 offered this
}snsral Assembly to sxpand Its scope
md improve lts efficisncy. The al.
,riss now paid teachers are noe In
proportion to the value Of their ssrv.
Ices and 4 minimum schedule should
be adopted for the protection Of our
educational interests. Where districts
are too weak financially to reach this
minimum, state aid should be af-
fordsd. I commend to your attention
the report Of the Tsachers' Salaries
Commission published April %, 1890.
Tenure ef oSsles.
I strongly favor 4 four-year tenure
OF office for state and county offlcials
More than two years 10 needed to per-
init 4 newly elected officer to give his
best service. and In unusual instances
where the people have misjudssd the
qualifications or character Of an off,
cial, they may invoke the recall to 70.
move him.
PrsSltssrine.
In recent years unreasonable and
excessive profits have been collectsd
In many lines Of business. II 10 not
easy II, indeed, II 10 at all possible, to
deal effectively with this situation By
legislation. Already the situation 10
changing and dealers who formerly
reaped large returns now are forced
to suffer losses. Nevertheless, II the
General Assembly finds itself able to
afford the public relief from sxorbi-
tant charges for any commodity or
service It is not too late for legisla.
dive action.
Juvenile Legislation.
Constructive legislation Is needed In
the interest Of child welfare. There
now are too many organizations op-
Grating under state appropriations
with the same general purpose 10
view. The atteation Of the General
Assembly Ia called to this situation
with the suggestion that such boards
or agencies A. may be approved for
continued service should be given sds-
Quate funds TO perform their duties.
A committee Of county judges which
I appointed to study and make recon.
mendstions on Juvenile laws has pre-
pared a program for your considera.
tion.
Setter oams Lawn.
concur In the Recommendation OF
the game and fish commissioner that
closed season on deer Ia necessary.
Further revision of the statutes II 70.
quired to the end that game and fish
may be protected and eventually. bs.
come q greater source OF revenue to
the state.
Industrial Rehabilitation.
On December 20 teiegraphed the
director Of the Federal Board for vo.
estionni Education accepting the pro.
visions Of the federal act for indus.
trial rehabilitation. This action 10 not
binding upon the state and was taken
solely for the purpose OF saving to this
General Assembly the opportunity to
deal with the subject. Executive ac.
ceptance was required before January
I. 1921. In order to make available
federal moneys for this fiscal year.
No provision for this work has been
made In the budget but I commend II
to you for favorable consideration.
A Word Of Appreciation.
desire to express my most sincere
appreciation Of the splendid spirit Of
cooperation which has been accorded
the executive from all departments In
the term which Ii nearing mn end. The
associations have been pleasant and
public business has been transacted
efficiently and expsditiousiy with few
exceptions.
II Is q particular pleasure to have
been associated with Lieutenant Gov
ernor George sStephnn In these past
two years. His judgment has been
invaluable In counsel and on the oc-
casIons when have been absent he
has given the duties Of the executive
office the nblest attention,