New Britain herald., 1925-10-08
TRIBUTE PASSED
 FOR V.F. LAWSON
Associated Press Adopts Resolu
 tiOnS on Former Editor

New York, Oct, s (Pl-A tribute to Victor Fremont Lawson was adopted unanimously yesterday by the board of directors of The Associated Press as the first action of the first meet ing held since his death. Besides eulogizing him as a true American, Christian gentleman, courage ouS newspaperman and tower Of wisdom and strength, the directors ordered Mir. Lawsons portrait re- produced In steel engraving and a copy sent to every member of The Associated Press which he founded, sympathy was extended to members of Mir. I.awson's family and CO., workers in the Chicago Daily News. The resolution follows
 VICTOR FREMONT LAWSON
 Born at Chicago, Illinois Scptem- ter 2, 1850.
 Died at Chicago, Illinois, August la, 1925.
 Proprietor Of the Chicago Daily Nvws.
 Founder of The Associated Press.
 The members of the board of d. rcctors of The Associated Press lament the death of Victor Fremont lawson. mwu of brilliant and con rciontioIs mind. with the highest rororption of his obligations as ritizcn. fair just and honorable m or1 rls transactions. of Nlcasing per sonalitv. a loyal friend. a charming communion, He Was a true Am'n- can in every fibre: an outstanding Christian gentleman who made de- vine wisdom his guide, T courage ,us generous and ontcrpriSlne news nonorman. practicinG the highest ,lrals and ethics of journalism; a tower of wisdom and strength h very activity with which he was as sociated.
 Mir. L.awson's life. his work, his achievempnts the devotion Of h's most intimate friends and the lm~ prpssion he made upon all who had thc privilege of his acquaintance, viu not only be a cherished mem orv of the profession to which he gave his life but will also he an example and inspiration to all who nrn right-minded and aspire to use fu' life and the respect and admira- ton of mankind,
 Victor Fremont Lawson was the first president of a national assocla- ton of newspapers to gather and distribute news. without profit and with the sole purpose of fairly, promptly and honestly informing the public of the happenings and occur cnces of the day. He led the revolt against privately owned and con troled news agencies and give to the movement the stamp of his high ! character and unselfish public serv- ice and the financial standing of his large resources-and thus rallied to lis support leading newspapers of America and created the greatest news gathering organization in the world - The Associated Press - in which 1900 newspapers represent ing diverse opinions and divergent interests, cooperate in demonstrating that brethren can dwell in unity for a great and useful purpose.
 Tho Associated Press typtfies the character, lofty aims and noble pur- poses of the life of Victor Fremont Lawson: and 50 long as it maintains its high principles and serves the public honestly, the spirit of Victor Fremont Lawson Will continue to live with the bencficient influences i, exercised during his lifetime.
 Therefore be it resolved, that the board of directors and the executive staff of the Associated Press, extend deepest sympathy and Condolcnce 10 inc members of the family of Victor Fremont Lawson and particularly Co his associates and Co-workers in that great and model newspaper Inc idOlizcd child of his brain-the Chicago Daily News. We have with ,hcn u deep and keen sense of ire parable personal loss in Comradoship ant m wise ana COnSiTuCtlNe Coun- S..
 Resolved, that his portrait he re- rroIuccd in a steel engraving suit able for framing. inscribed as founder and president of The Asso- ciate1 Press and a copy thereof he sent to every member of the asso- ciItiou.
 Resolved, that the first hour of the n"At mcting of the members of The Associated Press be devoted 10 trlhute to Mir. Lawson's memory.
 Resolved, that copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of Nr. Lawson and to the Chicago Baily News.