New Britain herald., 1926-04-09
EXTOL VIRTUES OF
 LATE JUDGE KLETT
Hartford County Bar Members Adopt Resolutions Today

The ideals of George W, Klett as expressed in his professional and public life. are extolled in resolu- tions adopted today by the Hartford County Bar association.
 Judges B. W. Alling and Bernard F. Gaffney of this city, were a com mittee Of the bar association 10 pre- pare resolutions which read as fol- lows:
 Tn the death of George W. Klett oi New Britain on January 97, 1926 the bar of Hartford county has lost a useful, active and efficient mem Der. His was a life of benefit and advantage to the public and of serH- ice 10 the city Of New Britain and state of Connecticut.
 "Georgef W. Klett was born in New Britain on February 22, 1874. Was educated in the public schools Of the city of New Britain and the Yale Law School, securing a degree Of LIB. in 1895. Immediately be- ginning the practice of law in the city of New Britain he at once se- cured the trust and confidence of the people. His clientele and practice increased until his death, fin the prime of life, when he was in the front rank of trial lawyers of the state.
 "He held many public offices dur ing his life, all the duties of each he performed with fidelity and thor ourhness. He was clerk of the po- lice court and also judge of the city and police court Of the city of New Britain. He was prosecuting attor- ney for the city Of New Britain for many years. He was clerk, and aft crwards judge of the probate court for the district of Berlin. Thrice he was state senator from the sixth district. As a legislator he was in- strumental in securing the passage of many beneficial laws. He was trustworthy and effective In accom- plishing results In legislative affairs
 "Hs was trusted as a leader Of the republican party of the city Of Ne" Britain and state of Connecticut, ana was a valuable factor in many polit1- cal achievements in New Britain and at large In the state.
 "In politics he was dynamic. He worked late and early, often sittihg ss head of the judiciary committee o, the general assembly until one and two o'clock mornings In order to hasten legislative action. He was tried and true leader in politics and he often saw what others did not. and led where others would not
 "He had a large faculty for in- drstrv and continuity. These two motivating principles urged him on to life of action. His intense activity was manifest in everything that he undertook.
 His zeal for the cause or hls clients never lessened. He worked for his clients before himself With ,oual zeal he cared for all clients whether their interests were large Or small. He never stinted his e1' forts.
 Tn court. tactful, deferential and courteous, no one ever complained of his fairness. Always thoughtfuI and careful he never lost poise.
 ga gaoieus and keen, he had a familiar, intimate and close knowl- odce of human nature. This knoWI' edge of human nature was available in all legal political and public ar fairs. He seemed to be able to read the minds of the court. jury or Wit nesses.
 "Never idealistic, but always prac' tical, he perceived and followed the successful way for cause. He was q doer and not a dreamer oniS actualities Of life interested him.
 His experiences were many aht extensive and gave him that sounc practical judgment which was SC sdvantareous in business or politica affairs.
 "But in all his undertakings, 1T nrivate or public life. enthusiasm stimulated and quickened his spirit He was enthusiastic in hours O work and play, and he never De came Respondent or hopeless
 "rhe legal profession was dear t' him. as the open door of opportnn ity. He loved the companionship O lawyers. and Of men of attairs' II