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r~d been prepared by a Lerado cat
ttSnan and had been rejected By
the resolutions committee. The
chairman 0f the committee stated
they had taken the matter up with
south Texas c~attlemen and had been
adYised not 40 present the resolu-
u0n. Inc Southwest CattIemen's as
socialism went on record against the
resolution, and on motion of John
rinncgan or kingsville It was tabled.
Applaud Labor Resolution
Two resolutions relating 70 labor.
the tifst advocating the passage Or d
phi providing a high license fee for
agents who make a practice Of
shippinR laborers from the state. and
the second opposing the proposed
quota basis for Mexican immigra-
ton, received hearty applause. The
outh Texas Chamber or Commerce
mas devoted considerable effort the
past year 70 the labor situation. and
tnese resolutions clearly defined it,
policies in this respect.
The regional organization also
went IN record in connection with
ne water controversy raised by the
brentwood project, declaring that
the organization favors a "fair and
equitable distribution or the waters
on te2as streams and vigorously OPP
lcsinE any activity which win tend
2 depiete the flow of water into the
rover reaches OF the streams or Tex
as.'
lhe newspapers and magazines Of
noutn Texas were also commended
~ resolution for the work in behalf
Mi the organization and the interest
aroused In the convention.
Another resolution extended the
ahahhs q the delegates and direct
ots to the citizens Of Brownsville
ana the chambers Of commerce Of
those critics, for the entertainment
provided and the success az the con-
rcrtion.
just prior to adjournment. Rob
eft amith, active viac-president. pre-
tnted President Morrison 4 saddle
blanket ard silver mountof bride rs
x token nr appreciation from the
directors for the work ne has done
as president Of the organization. Mr..
smith explained that he knew Mr.
Morrison enjoyed ranch life. and
that n saddle blanket and bride
would probably be the most useful
articles his friends could present.
par. Morrison thanked the donors.
stating he greatly appreciated the
GIT ana would have frequent occa-
sion ~ use IL.
Praises Work Of Officers
Following the election OF the sec
retary-manager and active vice-pres-
dent. President Morrison paid trib-
NE 20 the work Of Ray Leeman and
Robert Smith, asserting that the sue
cess Of the convention was largely
cue 70 their efforts, and that of the
Valley secretaries.
~ had nothing % do with the ar
reneements for tie convention" the
president said. This was entirely
the work az Mr.. Leeman and MI.
smith, and 10 them is due all credit"
Mr. Lecnlan reported that a COM
riete cherk-up of the finances or
me convention had not been made.
but that lt would cost the South
ieNas Chamber MI Commerce and the
h~foWnsFiiie Chamber or Commerce
less than $1,000.
Enthusiastic Over Results
Directors and delegates we're en-
thusiastic over the achievements Of
tHe convention. asserting that the
."AtA- ANAA thafNhCr on Commerce
has been established upon a solid
basis. and that il will eventually be-
come one WI the most influential
tgiunal organizations IN the South.
Ali chambers Of commerce within
the region served IRE not affiliated
with the organization. and the Sheep
and Goat Raisers Association, with
i~radquaftcrs at kcrrviilc. was the
first organization VI that character
to affiliate.
I'M his closing remarks President
Morrison congratulated South Tex
IS SOL The interest manifested in
Che convention. the spirit Of coop
Grafton which was apparent through
out all DEF hcrations 81 the executive
bodies. declaring that the South Tex
as Chamber of Commerce IA 'thc
afuest infant ever born" He pre-
dicted future success and urged the
delegates and directors 10 cooperate
with the officers NE the regional or
gan ization in carrying cat the pol
ieies outlined during the convention
arid in the resolutions.
YIN penn-5 Ccnfs-4 Good Ciw.r