New Britain herald., 1924-05-12
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS
 ON W. F. DELANEY
Members Of Bar Express Sense
 Of Loss at His Death

The following resolution on the death of the late William r. Delaney was passed at meeting of the New Britain Bar association in the city court chamber this afternon:
 William r. Delaney, on August B, 1870, was born in the town of New Britain, where he died on April 20, 1924. He attended the common schools in New Britain and after graduating from the New Britain High school entered the Buffalo Law school, whence he was graduated with a degree of LIB. Following his ad- mission to the bar of Connecticut he commenced an active and lucrative practice of law in New Britain.
 AS good citizen he early became interested in public affairs. He thus became familiar with the funda- mentals of town government and was long a clerk and adviser Of the select men of the town government of New Britain.
 His early aspiration to elevate himself from a humble walk in life ripened and increased, until he occu- pied high and commanding position in the social and political life in the city of New Britain. His ambitions were honorab ble and received their due reward. His nature was loyal and true.
 His fidelity secured the trust and confidence Of the people and he was appointed by President Wilson post
 master of the City of New Britain, which office he occupied with credit and efficiency until April 6. 1924.
 "On account of his deep interest in the welfare of the people of New Britain he was appointed a member of the Board of Park Commissioners of the city, where his enthusiasm was aroused and the city of New Britain has the result of his sound judgment in this splendid reereational field, known as the South End Park.
 He had an intense and unselfish interest in athletics and was a leader in all healthful outdoor sports. Young men loved and admired his leader ship and companionship. Thus, by his enthusiasm his participation and his encouragement, he implanted in youth. health and purity Of mind and body. so leading them to desire the higher and better things in life.
 The element of kindnrs, was part of his nature and received reciproea- ton from all with whom he was as- socistel or had contact. Natural Kindness animated his mind and soul and his kindllness was bestowed with ont favor upon all who met him, These traits and characi eristics in- yited and received the continued and sustained friendship of all who were associated with or coinpanioned him. Subjects In which he became in- tsrcsted received his loyal and un- faltering support Enthusiasm for things beautiful and good. or for the welfare of friends, or his beloved | city. urged him to action. The ey- ! perlence of years expanded his hori- l zons and strengthened and made more valuable his personality to this com- Imunity.
 His shrewd knowledge of human nature enabled him to know the pur- poses, the wants and the desires of men. Thus he gained the esteem. in- fuence and positions Of honor among his fellow citizens in the city and state. Thcse elements Of his nature made him q favorite in frstcrnal cir- cles where he wielded a large influ- ence for the good of his associates. Endowed by nature with sympa- thicS strong and dccp those in contact with him felt the throb Of his humani- ty in a eonsoling comforting and cn- coursging manner. Always optimistic he had a pleasant smile. happy word snd sympathetic to all his friends, acquaintanccs and associates.
 Nothing human was foreign to him. He loved the society Of mem bers Of the bar. whose associations ha sought, cultivated and esteemed. He was delightful raconteur. He vas ready and happy in speech. He was q fayorite speaker on the public plat form and in private gatherings.
 His popularity continuously in- creased and his sudden and untimely death is widely and sincerely lament ed
 "Hc was su exemplary citizen, faithful official. friend true and helpful, an excellent and skiilfut law yer and q man whose likcwe shall not soon look upon asain.
 "Resoved: That his minute be recorded upon the records cf the City Court of the City Of Neu Britain and copy sent tu the family of our de- ceaser brother. William r. Delaney, signed.
 William r. ManEan,
 George W. klett,