9522 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE June 29 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS High Honors Well Bestowed-Former panying citation-the first ever be­ one 1s more deserving of the honors accorded stowed by the society. The formal ad­ today than Govern-0r Thatcher. l . Representative Thatcher Receives Trib­ dresses were delivered by Representative More power to both of them, and best wishes for many more years of their fine utes and Awards at Testimonial RoBSION and . Capt. Miles P. DuVal, and genial leadership. Luncheon of Sociefy of Mayftower United States Nav-,;, retired, the former · Representative SILER. I am quite happy to dealing with the general background be here ·and enjoy this occasion with a group Descendants and public activities of Governor That­ that is seeking to honor one to whom honor cher, -excepting those of isthmian char­ is due. Hon. Maurice H. Thatcher, my fel­ EXTENSION OF REMARKS acter whicl: were presented by the latter, low Kentuckian, has had a long and distin­ a well-known historian of Panama Canal guished career of gooc;l service that is in every OF way worthy of memorialization at this time. and isthmian subjects. Following the We all trust and hope that he will have HON. CLARENCE CANNON formal addresses, Miss Mattie Richards many additional years in which to continue OF MISSOURI Tyler of Louisville, Ky., and Washing­ to shed the radiance of the great and wor­ ton herself a poet and writer of dis­ thy light of that service among his fellow IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tin~tion, read ·a number of poems writ­ men. Wednesday, June 29, 1955 ten by Governor Thatcher. Representative CANNON. It is a much-ap­ . preciated privilege to have the opportunity Mr. CANNON. Mr. Speaker, in the The occasion was notable and out­ standing in character. It is believed . of being here and breaking bread with the roster of patriotic and genealogical _soci~ society, and especially to be permitted to say eties of the Nation no one. of them is ·that an account of the proceedings merits .a· WQrd in grateful ·appreciation of the dis­ more loyal to American ideals and insti­ a place in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD to tinguished service of Dr. Thatcher on this tutions than the General Society of May­ ·constitute an enduring record of the high . very happy occasion. honors thus paid a former and highly Kentucky has produced ma~y great men. :flower Descendants and its constituent esteemed Member of this body, and a Champ Clark once said that the State of State societies. Among the latter none greatly beloved member and officer of the .Kentucky had contributed so many gov­ is more prominent than th~ Society of Societies of Mayflower Descendants. Ac­ ernors, Senators, Congressmen, judges, gen­ Mayflower Descendants in the District erals, and other distinguiShed cl tizens to cordingly, under leave granted, I am in­ surrounding States that he often wondered of Columbia. In the general society, cluding, as a _part of these remarks, the ·and in that of the District of Columbia, what would have · happened had they all pertinent features of tbe program, to­ stayed at home together. Whether they were no member has been more effective in gether with the testimonial addresses . · permitted . to contr.ibute to the upbuilding the effort to uphold the aims and pur­ The program began with an appropri­ of other States of the Union, or whether they poses of the societies than former Repre­ ate invocative service by Mrs. Fletcher remained at home·, Dr. Thatcher would still ·sentative Maurice Hudson Thatcher, of Quillian, the society's elder. Then came rank as one of the greatest living Ken­ Kentucky and Washington; and no one tuckians. the pledge of allegiance to the flag, led He is a great statesman, a great diplomat, has more effectively labored to oppose by Clarence I. Peckham, captain of the communism and communistic influence a great Isthmian governor, a. great lawyer, society. Next came the Pilgrim Pledge, a great American; and especially great in his in our midst and to promote sound composed by Governor Thatcher, as fol­ friendships. Americanism, than himself. As gov­ lows: A nation, a people, who do not appreciate ernor of the District of Columbia soci­ THE PILGRIM PLEDGE and honor. their great men will not long ety, and as deputy governor general .and (By Maurice H. Thatcher) produce men worthy of honor and apprecia­ counselor general of the general soCiety, tion. So it behooves us to extend honor to In the name of God, Amen. those to whom honor is due. and certainly he has distinguished himself in these I pledge myself to help hold aloft the and other important fields and connec­ that would include Dr. Thatcher. lamps of civil and religious liberty lighted And how appropriate it is that vie take tions. ·by the Pllgrlms at Plymouth Rock; to recall advantage of the opportunity to pay this In recognition of these outstanding · and cherish the sacrifices and struggles made · honor and this testimony to him, and to services, and also because of his splendid by them !or the common good; to study his great service to the society, and to . the their lives, deeds, faith, courage, and char­ Nation, and to humanity in general. labors in various roles of his public and acter, and to draw inspiration therefrom; to private career, the District society, on emulate their spirit; to be loyal to the tlag "If with pleasure you are viewing any work June 11, 1955, gave for him, at the and institutions of the country whose found­ a man is doing; Shoreham Hotel in this city, a testi­ ing was so greatly aided by their work and If you like him; if you love him-tell him monial luncheon. He and Mrs. That­ wisdom; to do everything within my power now. cher-who also received a full measure to deserve and preserve the heritage; and in Don'.t withhold your approbration till the of tributes during the program-were the all things, and in all ways, to profit by the parson makes oration, · he _special guests c;>f honor. Between_ }.5_0 Pilgrim example. And lies with snowy lillles on his brow. · , If he earns your praise-bestow it; it you - and 200 members and friends of the The other more important features-of like him-let him know it; Thatchers were in attendance-among the program follow in sequence. Let the words o'f true encouragement be them a number of members of the Soci­ Governor Macdonald read a number said; do not wait ety of Mayflower Descendants in the ot wires and letters from distinguished Till life ts' over. and he'.s underneath the Commonwealth. of Virginia, which was · personages, unable to be in attendance, clover- ·organized by him. "The two Houses of with congratulations for the occaslon, For he cannot read hi.s tombstone when he's Congress were represented by Senator .and paying tribute to Governor Thatcher. dead." THOMA'S E. MARTIN of Iowa; Representa­ Called on by Governor Macdonald, "If you love him, if you ltke him, tell him tives JOHN M. ROBSIDN, JR., and EUGENE . now." Dr. Thatcher, we do llke you. We . Senator MARTIN, · Representative SILER, do love you, and we are gratefUl for this SILER, of Kentucky; and myself. Presid­ and myself made brief remarks, now opportunity to tell you. how much we ap­ ing was the District society's present given: . preciate you and how much we and the rest governor, Mr. ·charles T. Maedonald, of Senator MARTIN. My good friends, Mrs. of the world owe Y01l· _ the Federal Trade Commission staff. Martin and I are delighted to meet with you May you live forever. The chairman of the committee on ar­ · on this memorable occasion to do honor to INTRODUCTION OF REPRESENTATIVE ROBSION rangements was-Mr. Leigh L. Nettleton, an outstanding American leader, Gov. Mau­ Governor MACDONALD. The next speaker former governor of the society, and , rice H. Thatcher. today is a distinguished Kentu~kian. He member of the Board of Immigration . 'Throughout my 17 .years of service in Con­ attended the George Washington, George- Appeals. A splendid program was pro­ gress I have found the wise and .kindly coun­ . town, and National Universities; was admit­ vided, the printed motto of which was, sel of Governor Thatcher most useful and ted to the bar in 1926; :and in 1929 ·became inspiri~. He is, indeecl, one of the best Chlef of the Law Division of -the United "While yet we live let's honor those yet informed and soundest thinkers of our time, living." At the. conclusion of the ad­ States Bureau of Pensions. In 1930 he en­ and he is noted .for his friendly encourage- tered upon the practice of 1aw in Louis- dresses, Chairman Nettleton presented - ment and guidance; · . vme, Ky., where be has· since made hls to Governor Thatcher the District soci­ To Mrs. Thatcher belongs a real share of home. In Louisville he became prominent-in ety's certificate of merit and accom- the credit, for their outstanding record. No civic and political affairs, and in World War 1955 . - - CONGRESSIONAL RECORn-- ·HOUSE 9523 n served with distinction overseas, part of Thatcher was chosen as State inspector and named the George Rogers Clark Memorial the time on the sta.11' of Gen. Mark Clark. examiner for Kentucky, and during the en­ Bridge )-a pioneer piece of legislation obvi­ He is a member of the American Legion, suing 2 years he made an outstanding rec­ ating the necessity of bond vote issues, with Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Mili- · ord. He collected more revenue from delin­ :financing processes resulting in ultimate tary Order of the World Wars.