PERSONAL RECORD 
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On mentioning it to one after another, every one without exception said : 
Let me have a part in that. I want to contribute to that purpose.” So to a 
sculptor who had gained high eminence in our country, Cartaino Scarpitta, was 
entrusted this sacred task. He brought to it not only the skill of a master, but 
the spirit of a master — the discernment and zeal which produce results in art 
that live as master work. I am now going to show you the outcome of this plan 
that we have brought to a happy conclusion. When I told Mr. Springer what we 
were going to do here tonight, he promptly took to the woods ; but I am in hopes 
that during the social hour that follows, a committee of our Woman’s Board 
which provides these delightful social occasions for us, will see if they cannot 
find him and bring him into view. It gives me one of the greatest pleasures of 
my life to present to the state of New Mexico through you. Senator Jones, 
representing the Governor on this occasion, this bronze of our great citizen, 
Mr. Frank Springer. 
Acceptance for the State 
Senator Jones: Dr. Hexvett, Ladies and Gentlemen: This is to me a very gratifying 
occasion. Of course, I bring to you the regrets of our distinguished Governor that he is 
unable to be -with us tonight, and in the name of the state of New Mexico I accept this very 
wonderful gift. I appreciate the fact that I am privileged to bear his commission and in his 
name perform this function. It is gratifying to me as a citizen of New Mexico* and as a resi- 
dent of Las Vegas, which has for so many years been the home of our distinguished citizen 
that we honor tonight. 
It was my privilege to become acquainted with him back in the middle eighties and to 
have become intimately associated with him during subsequent years. During fourteen years, 
the latter part of his activity in law, he and I occupied the same offices — a close association 
which to me made an ever binding friendship. As a young lawyer at the bar I used to sit in 
council with him, and I can bear witness to the many splendid qualities and great ability of 
Mr. Springer which have been told to you in such an eloquent way by Colonel Twitched, who 
has also been my friend during all that period of years. So, from a personal standpoint, it is 
more than gratifying to appear before you tonight and join in the tributes to my friend. 
I know his ability as a lawyer and as a business man, and I have known something of his work 
as a scientist and philanthropist and big hearted citizen. 
On behalf of the state of New Mexico I am particularly pleased to speak on this occa- 
sion. To me it is unusual in history. We are doing tonight two things which have seldom 
been done in the past. First, we are honoring a private citizen. If you will observe the statues 
of men throughout the United States, you will find that they are dedicated generally to those 
who have become famous either in war or statesmanship* — in some public capacity. Tonight 
we are met to honor a citizen who has become famous in other walks of life. It is my hope that 
this occasion may become an inspiration to other sections of our country and to other coun- 
tries. Let us look into the lives of those with whom we associate ; let us commend the great 
and good things they are doing. To be noted at the bar, in business, in science, is something 
which should appeal to the rising generations, and tonight when we honor a distinguished 
citizen for all these qualifications, we honor one whose career should be emulated by the youth 
of the land. So I am especially pleased in the name of the state of New Mexico* to accept this 
gift to the state presented by the friends of the man who has become thus distinguished and 
thus famous in private life. 
