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pared by Hon. M. B. Greensfelder, member of the committee. In the 

 absence of Mr. Greensfelder, the report was read by Mr. Smith: 



George B. EUi.s, of Missouri, was, in 1901, elected Secretary of the State Board 

 of Agriculture of Missouri, being, as required by law, "a practical farmer, and well 

 versed in agricultural science." 



It was a fortunate selection for Mr. Ellis, for tiie State Board of Agriculture and 

 for the State of Missouri. It gave Mr. Ellis the opportunity to develop his innate 

 qualities of honesty, patience, diligence and loyalty. As he worked witli his farmers' 

 institutes and publications, with the State Veterinarian and the State Highway 

 Engineer, his labors molded his character, and his character stamped his work. 



The State Board of Agriculture, meeting but seldom, depends for its repute and 

 efficiency largely on the efforts of its Secretary. 



From beginning to finish of his secretaryship, the Board has endorsed the work 

 of Mr. Ellis as good, and the people of Missouri liave a right in taking pride in their 

 Board of Agriculture. 



The State of Missouri lias had in George B. Ellis an appointee who fully com- 

 plied witli section 18 of its Constitution, in that he "personally devoted his time and 

 his powers, physically and mentally, to the performance of the duties of his office." 



The State Board of Agriculture, in parting with its loyal Secretary, can honestly 

 say to him : 



"Farewell. Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Your State is yet a 

 debtor to you. Your future career must and will be one of continued usefulness, as 

 you have acquired the habit thereof. Glad and proud are we to be able hereto to 

 testify." 



Upon motion of ]Mr. Sly, the resolutions were adopted and the 

 conunittee discharged. 



There being no further business, Mr. Thompson moved to adjourn. 

 Motion prevailed. 



Respectfully submitted. 



Geo. B. Ellis, 



Secretarv. 



