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Whereas, Dr. Kalbfus has departed this life since the last 

 meeting of this Society, be it 



Resolved, That in his death this Society has lost a wise leader 

 and an able counselor, and its members a true and faithful friend; 

 and 



Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the members 

 of the family of the deceased, together with our sincere con- 

 dolences, likewise to the Pennsylvania Commissioners and to 

 the sportsmen's papers throughout the country. 



A standing vote was taken in honor of Dr. Kalbfus' memory 

 and the resolution adopted unanimously. 



(6). The President of the United States. 



Resolved, That the American Fisheries Society deeply deplores 

 the illness of our President, the Honorable Woodrow Wilson, and 

 earnestly hopes that he may be speedily restored to vigorous 

 health and active duty, and be it further 



Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Private 

 Secretary of the President, Hon. Joseph P. Tumulty. 



The resolution was adopted unanimously by a standing vote. 



(7). To Louisville, Kentucky, and the Kentucky Fish and 

 Game Commission. 



Resolved, That the thanks of the American Fisheries Society be 

 extended to the citizens of Kentucky and especially of Louisville, 

 and in particular to the members of the Kentucky Fish and Game 

 Commission, for the splendid hospitality so graciously accorded 

 during this convention. 



(Adopted unanimously) . 



(8). To the Louisville Press. 



Resolved, That the thanks and appreciation of the American 

 Fisheries Society be voted to the Press of the City of Louisville 

 for the publicity given to the proceedings of this, the Forty-ninth 

 Annual Convention. 



(Adopted unanimously) . 



(9). Extending Thanks To President Alexander. 



Resolved, That the thanks and appreciation of the Society be 

 extended to Hon. M. L. Alexander, whose able administration 

 during the year and dignified leadership during the convention 

 have been of great value to the Society. 



Secretary Woods assumed the chair and asked for a rising 

 vote, which was given unanimously. 



