Se ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Off. Doc. 



GRATEFUL, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. 



For the uniform and valued courtesies received through the Sec- 

 retary of Agriculture, and his constant willingness to advise and 

 assist in the solving and adjustment of the many intricate questions 

 which frequently arise in connection with the work incident to a 

 careful and conscientious interpretation and enforcement of the 

 dairy and pure food laws, especial gratitude is hereby acknowledged. 

 Although his duties are varied and burdensome, his valuable time 

 was always available whenever his co-operation and friendly help 

 were needed. It was largely through his hearty approval and 

 earnest encouragement that the Commissioner was enabled to pro- 

 duce the present gratifying results, and it is with the assurance of 

 the continuation of this hearty assistance and co-operation that I 

 venture the hope that still greater benefits for the masses may be se- 

 cured during the coming year, if pur health and lives are sx)ared. 



In numerous instances, the Secretary of Agriculture and Dairy 

 and Food Commissioner in response to requests received from dairy- 

 men, patrons of husbandry, business people and others, visited to- 

 gether various sections of the State to organize systematic investi- 

 gations into violations of the laws. The co-operation of the State 

 officials and the public has produced excellent results and estab- 

 ished public confidence to an unparalleled degree. 



In concluding, words of appreciation and gratefulness are also 

 due to numerous persons, including attorneys, chemists, special 

 agents, office force, and others who have rendered valuable assist- 

 ance in their several capacities. The Commissioner entertains for 

 them a personal and friendly regard, for without loyalty to the 

 work and a willing and conscientious recognition of duty, our. best 

 efforts would have proven unavailing. It is our bounden duty and 

 within our reach to greatly beneiit the general public, and the ex- 

 perience of the nine months just ended justifies the belief that their 

 support, sympathies and best wishes for continued success are not 

 lacking. Our duties are only begun. May the future be gracious 

 and grant a still greater measure of success! 



Very faithfully yours, 



Dairy and Food Commissioner. 



