SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
587 
member of this association, is confined to his home by a serious 
illness, be it 
Resolved, That this association extends to him the sincere 
sympathy of its members in his affliction, and their hopes for 
his speedy recovery ; and be it further 
Resolved , That these resolutions be entered upon the records 
of this association, and that a copy be sent to Dr. Youn°'ber cr . 
Army Veterinary Department . 
. Whereas, The bill providing for the establishment of a 
suitable Arnn Veterinary Department, giving its members the 
rank of commissioned officers, was defeated in the Senate, after 
having once passed in the Senate and House ; be it therefore 
Resolved , That this association deplores the defeat of a 
measure that wouid have placed the military veterinarian in 
this country on the same basis as his professional colleague in 
the armies of the old world, and guaranteed efficient veterinary 
care for the animals in the United States Army, representing 
the investment of millions of dollars of the people 5 s monev * 
and be it further 
Resolved, That the thanks of this association be extended 
to our friends in the Congress of the United States, who sup¬ 
ported the bill ; and be it further 
Resolved, That this association continues its endeavors and 
work until there is an efficient and proper veterinary service in 
the United States Army. 
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be entered upon 
the records of this association. 
Veterinarians on Boards of Health. 
Whereas, The scientific training of graduated veterina¬ 
rians especially qualified them for the duties of sanitarians and 
veterinarians to State and Municipal Boards of Health. 
Whereas, We. note with regret the fact that at present 
proper recognition is not given to the importance of veterinary 
training in the personnel of State Boards of Health, Sanitary 
Commissions and other united bodies. Therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the President of this association is hereby 
instructed to appoint a committee of five whose duty it shall be 
to wage a campaign of education, and endeavor to secure proper 
recognition for the profession in the matter referred to above 
and be it further 
Resolved, That the sum of $100 is hereby appropriated out 
of the funds of the association for the use of this committee. 
