spirited official, a kindly, considerate and industrious citizen and a most genial friend whose death was universally mourned in his county; therefore, be it

Resolved, That as a tribute of respect this resolution be entered upon the journal of this day and that a copy thereof. suitably engrossed and duly attested by the signatures of the speaker and chief clerk, be transmitted to the family of the deceased.

[Res. No. 52, A.]

RESOLUTION NO. 20, A.

Relating to the death and public services of Honorable Frank Melvin Clark.

Frank M. Clark was born near the village of Wild Rose, Wisconsin, November 29, 1861, and died May 1, 1919. There he spent his early life, acquired an education, and taught school for a number of years.

In 1890 he entered the mercantile business at Wild Rose. Several years later he established a drug store which he continued to manage until the time of his death.

Mr. Clark was keenly interested in the development of Wild Rose and took a very active part in every movement for the good of his community. He was postmaster for sixteen years, president of the village board and president of the Wild Rose State Bank for several years.

In 1916 he was elected to the assembly, representing Waushara county.

In all of the offices held by him he discharged the duties with ability and integrity. His sterling qualities both in private and public life will long be remembered by those who knew him. Therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly, That as a tribute of respect to the memory of the late Frank M. Clark this resolution be spread upon the journal of this day and that a copy thereof, suitably engrossed and duly attested by the signatures of the speaker and chief clerk, be transmitted to the family of the deceased.

[Res. No. 54, A.]

RESOLUTION NO 21, A.

Extending the sympathy of the Assembly to Honorable C. E. Hanson.

WHEREAS, Honorable C. E. Hanson, a member of this assembly from Pierce county, has been compelled to absent himself from his legislative duties by reason of illness; and

WHEREAS, The assembly misses his ability and untiring energy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly, That its sympathy is extended to Mr. Hanson and the hope is expressed for his speedy recovery and return to his duties. Be it further

Resolved, That the chief clerk be and he hereby is directed on behalf of the assembly to send to Mr. Hanson a suitable floral tribute; and that a copy of this resolution attested by the speaker and chief clerk be forwarded to Mr. Hanson.

[Res. No. 62, A.] RESOLUTION NO. 22, A.

Conveying expressions of appreciation to Speaker Young and Chief Clerk Shaffer.

WHEREAS, The 1919 session of the legislature has operated under the most trying period since Wisconsin was first admitted as a state into the union, and

WHEREAS, The late great war promulgated so successfully against Germany and its allies created a new era in our social and industrial life as a nation; necessitated legislation affecting our courageous soldiers as well as the civilian, and

WHEREAS, This historic period has made it vital that the future economic security of this state should not be undermined and unbalanced by hasty and ill-conceived legislation, and

WHEREAS, It has been our endeavor to enact constructive and sound legislation, permanently affecting the welfare of our heroic soldiers, sailors, marines and nurses, woman's suffrage, marketing, liquor and other necessary legislation, making this session of the legislature perhaps the greatest one in our legislative history as a state, and

WHEREAS, The assembly feels gratified for the able services. rendered by Speaker Young in presiding over the sessions of the assembly in a manner so able as to be without criticism and with fairness and courtesy in his rulings to all members, and

WHEREAS, The assembly is equally appreciative of the splendid and able services rendered by Chief Clerk Shaffer. Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the assembly hereby conveys expressions of its deep and sincere appreciation of the splendid and the able. manner in which Speaker Young has presided over this momentous period of the assembly, performing his duties with unusual ability and with uniform fairness and courtesy to all members. Be it further

Resolved, That the assembly likewise recognizes and expresses to Chief Clerk Shaffer its deep felt appreciation for his splendid services throughout the session and the competent and masterly manner displayed by him in the conduct of his duties. Be it further

Resolved, That this resolution be spread upon the journal of the assembly and that a copy thereof suitably engrossed be delivered to Speaker Young and Chief Clerk Shaffer.

[Res. No. 64, A.] RESOLUTION NO. 23, A.

Relating to expressions of consolation to Honorable O. P.

Vaughan

WHEREAS, This assembly learns with much regret that our genial and esteemed co-worker, the Honorable O. P. Vaughan, is confined to his bed because of sickness. Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the chief clerk transmit a copy of this resolution to Honorable O. P. Vaughan expressing the sympathy of this body for him in his illness and our sincere good wishes for his speedy recovery; that the sergeant-at-arms of the assembly is hereby directed and instructed to purchase and send to Honorable O. P. Vaughan a suitable floral token as a small symbol of our good wishes for his welfare.

[Res. No. 63, A.]

RESOLUTION NO. 24 A.

Relating to expressions of appreciation to Sergeant-at-arms T. G. Cretney and his staff.

WHEREAS, Sergeant at arms Cretney and his staff have performed all duties within the scope of their office efficiently and with uniform courtesy to all members of the assembly, and

WHEREAS, The assembly feels grateful for the splendid services thus rendered. Now therefore, be it

Resolved, That the assembly hereby expresses its appreciation to Sergeant-at-arms Cretney and his staff for the splendid and able services rendered by each and all of them. Be it further

Resolved, That this resolution be spread upon the journal of the assembly and that a copy thereof, suitably engrossed and duly attested, be transmitted to Sergeant-at-arms Cretney and to each of the members of his staff.

[Res. No. 68, A.]

RESOLUTION NO. 25, A.

Expressing the appreciation and good wishes of the assembly to S. C. Baas and D. H. Scanlon.

WHEREAS, S. C. Baas and D. H. Scanlon have been the operators of the elevator in the assembly wing of the capitol during this session of the legislature; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Baas and Mr. Scanlon have been faithful and efficient in the performance of their duties, and courteous in all their relations with the members of this house; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly, That we hereby express our appreciation of the efficient and courteous services of Mr. Baas and Mr. Scanlon, and extend them our thanks and all good wishes.

Resolved, That duly attested copies of this resolution be given to Mr. Baas and Mr. Scanlon.

[Res. No. 69, A.]

RESOLUTION NO. 26, A.

Extending the sympathy of the members of the assembly to Assemblyman John S. Kaney and his family on the illness of little Mary Catherine Kaney.

WHEREAS, The members of the assembly learn with deepest regret of the illness of little Mary Catherine Kaney, daughter of Assemblyman John S. Kaney, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly, That the members of this body extend to Mr. Kaney and his family their deepest sympathy and extend their earnest hope for Mary Catherine's speedy and com. plete recovery. Be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution duly attested be forwarded to Mr. Kaney and his family.

[Jt. Res. No. 8, S.]

JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1, S.

Ratifying an amendment to the constitution of the United States relating to intoxicating liquors.

WHEREAS, Both houses of the sixty-fifth congress of the United States of America, at its second session, by a constitutional majority of two-thirds thereof, made the following proposition to amend the constitution of the United States of America in the following words, to wit:

"Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States.

"Resolved by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America in congress assembled (two-thirds of each house concurring therein), That the following amendment to the constitution be, and hereby is, proposed to the states, to become valid as a part of the constitution when ratified by the legislature of the several states as provided by the constitution: "Article

"Section 1. After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited.

Section 2. The congress and the several states shall have concurrent power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

"Section 3. This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the constitution by the legislature of the several states, as provided in the constitution, within seven years from the date of the submission hereof to the states by the congress." Therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, the Assembly concurring, That the said proposed amendment to the constitution of the United States of America be, and the same hereby is, ratified by the legislature of the state of Wisconsin, and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this joint resolution, certified by the secretary of state, be forwarded by the governor to the secretary of state at Washington, and to the presiding officer of each house of the congress of the United States.