The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-01

Tt is with deep regret that submit to you my resignation as president Of the Rooseyelt-Cross club. Since it's beginning we have developed many sincere friendships and, above all, we have been taught a deep sense of loyalty toward one another, a quality that is lacking in most organizations.
 My duties as president of the Young Democratic clubs of New Haven county will not. permit me to devote the time that is neces- sary as president of this club. Furthermore, the spirit of loyalty and true friendship is so sincere in this organization that no matter who is elected president we can feel certain he will carry on the ideals and principles upon which the club was organized, namely, to stimulate in young people an active interest in governmental affairs, to increase the efficiency of popular government, to foster and perpetuate the ideals and principles of the democratic party, and to provide for our people through it's administration the highest degree of justice and social welfare.
 First State Club
 "The Roosevelt-Crossc club was the first Young Democratic club in Connecticut, organized at crit ical time when every loyal demo- crat was needed to help elect our now great president and to re- elect our governor.
 we are now part of a large national, state and county organi- Zation of young democratic clubs recognized by the democratic na- tional committee. For that reason it will be necessary for us, with deep regret, to change our name from the Roosevelt club to the Young Democratic club of Wa terbury to conform with the coun- ty, state and national constitution.
 All Are Eligible
 While this organization hopes to appeal primarily to young demo- crats between the ages of IS and 40, yet any person who professes and demonstrates allegiance to the principles of the democratic party shall be eligible for membership.
 Let this club carry on and fos- ter the ideals and principles set down by President Roosevelt. Let us provide for our party new lead- CTS. and not political parasites. We have long ago passed the embryo stage as an organization, we have many fine young up and coming" leaders throughout the county and state. Let us bring these leaders for ward and develop them for future leadership, that they may contrib ute to the growth and influence of the democratic party.
 Want Real Leaders
 | "Why should the leadership of our party be entirely in the hands of officeholders? We should foster leaders that are interested in poli- tics as an avocation and not a vocation. Many men claiming lead ership in our party at the present time because of the state and fed eral positions they hold, have no right to claim such leadership. Probably they still believe in the divine right of succession
 T cannot let this opportunity pass without paying tribute to a great democrat. He is one that has always given his time unselfishly to his party for over 20 years and has always fostered clean politics and good government and has nev- CT asked for anything in return.
 First for Roosevelt
 sarIo x,,s ooa of +ho 6ce+ fo onap ly campaign for MT Roosevelt prev ious to the Chicago convention when the majority of so-called leaders that are now clamoring for patronage were sitting on the fence During the strenuous presidential campaign he gave his time to his party in behalf of all candidates.
 When Chairman Farley was seeking someone to take charge of the deficit finance drive in Connec- .ticut he called on this ever faith full democrat to act as chairman and as a result Connecticut over subscribed it's quota.
 Dolan Called Upon
 When Mir Roosevelt was look in for someone to establish the national recovery act in Connecticut in the critical part of his admin istration he called upon his faith- full friend, this loyal democrat ] speak of, Dr Edward c. Dolan of Manchester.
 "Presldent Roosevelt believes In rewarding loyalty and service SD he rewarded Dr Dolan for hts many years of service tO his party by n n4Analnilnn hlr1a nnllAnlnn nf lnlar.