Resolutions of respect drafted at the death of Henry Cherry from Bowling Green Kiwanis Club, Third District Education Association, Bowling Green City Council and Council on Public Higher Education

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Western Kentucky UniversityTopSCHOLAR®WKU Archives Records WKU Archives1937UA1B3/5 Resolution of Respect on the Death ofDr. H.H. CherryWKU Cherry Statue CommitteeFollow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/dlsc_ua_recordsPart of the Higher Education Administration Commons, and the Sociology CommonsThis Other is brought to you for free and open access by TopSCHOLAR®. It has been accepted for inclusion in WKU Archives Records by anauthorized administrator of TopSCHOLAR®. For more information, please contact connie.foster@wku.edu.Recommended CitationWKU Cherry Statue Committee, "UA1B3/5 Resolution of Respect on the Death of Dr. H.H. Cherry" (1937). WKU Archives Records.Paper 3926.http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/dlsc_ua_records/3926R2S0LUTIOllS ON THE D ,;t,TH CF DR . H. H. C,BilRY. BOWLING GREEN KIWANIS CLUB OFFICERS W. L. STEVENS, p,.uldent L. Y. LANCASTER, Vice-Pre • . N . Y . LlLNDRUM, JlIITllcdwe Po.t Pruidel1t E. H . CANON, Secreta'il W. H. MASON, TreG41urer Bowling Green, Kentucky DIRECTORS M. L. BILLINGS H. J . Gli'I'1'MAN J. A . BRYANT L B. POWELL E. F. COLBOCII W. R. SPRJEGEL G. M. W ELLS WHEHEAS , in the Providence of God the most noted citizen of our community , Dr . H. H. Cherry , President of Western Kentucky State Teachers College , ~as been removed from our midst by death; and WHEREAS , the Ki wani s Club is mindful of, and grateful for , the life and service of our late friend and benefactor; therefore , BE iT RESOLVED, That as a Club we express our profound sorrow and sense of loss in his passing and recount some of the qualities of character and achievements in life that have meant much to the members of tlli s Club . As a civic organization in this community , we are grateful that Dr . Cherry was always a staunch friend of the Kiwanis Club . His whole life affords an unequalled example of the spirit which lies back of our motto, "We Build ," for he was first, last, and always a builder . He was constantly in sympathy with the ideals of this Club and frequently manifested his intarest by direct and positive assistance to the Club in its various enterprises . On numerous occaSions , he found time in the midst of a busy life to come to us with messages contsining valuable information and sound advice . He has from time to time pIeced the auditoriums of Western Teachers College at the disposal of the Club, so that various programs might be carried out effectively . He was instrumental in bringing to our city numerous distinguished viSitors , TIUUly of whom have appeared on our o"~ programs. -2-His careful and wist' selection of personnel for his own official and teaching staffs has made it possible for this Club to number arcong its m .. .mb ers at all times those who have been valuabl e to our organi za tion and who but for Dr . Cherry ' s employment of them would not have been in our connnunity . Further , we recognize the immeasul'able contributions of Dr . (;herry to the life of the connnunity at larc .. . His progressive and aggressive educational policies for nearly half a century have contributed to the cultural welfare of Bowling Green and Warren County . He has been directly instrumental in making possible a higher education for many of our young men and young women who would otherwise have b8en deprived of these opportunities . He has, during the years , built up on a hill formerly only a wilderness a physical plant valued now at several millions of dollars . His untiri ng efforts were largely responsible for the stimulation of both the connnr-rcial and the cultural interests of our comm1lni ty by the presence in it of many thousands of students as temporary 'residents . Furthermore , the wholesome moral influence of Dr . Cherry has been fel. t mightily 1n our mUst . We are further mindful that his influence as a f o rco in the educational 'arId has extendod in to every part of our connnonwpal th and indeed has been recognizp.d in many parts of the nation . Anil further , BE IT HESOLVkV, Tha t these resolutions b6 engrossed 1n the m1nutes of this Club and that copies be sent to the press, to Western Teachers College , and to the family of our Connnittee . Third Dishid Education Association PRESIDENT : H . F. OATES, Jr .. Secretar y-Treasu rer BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. STAR K DAVI S. Smit hs Grove. J. S. Onvis. Chairman, Smit.hs Gro\·('. II . U. Gray, Woodburn. VICE· P IU;SIOENT : LEON COOK , Bu rkesville. SECRETARY ·TRt-;ASU R F. R : H . .... BATES, Jr., Green ville. G reenville, Ken~ucky October 29 , 1957 Copy of r esoluti ns ado')ted a t the T.D. E. A. D. P. Curry, Cave City. H . F. Bates. J r .. Greenville. L. C. Curry, Bowling Green. Leon Cook. Burkesville. We , t'lC committee on r esolutions of the Third Di strict Educational AssOCiation, assembled in Bowling Gr een, October 15 and 16 , he,.eby pr opose t·~" follwoi ng r esolutions : Be it Resolved that in the passing of Dr . H. H. Cherry, President of Western 'reachers "ollege since its ound' ng , the Thi rd Di strict Educational Association, has lost its most aggr essive and militant l eader Signed , VI . T_ . Matthews , Chairman J . A. Wright Mackie Rosdall A -R-E-S-O-L-O-T-I-O- N-APPROPRIATING FIVE HONDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) TO AID IN THE l<:RECTION OF A BRONZE STATUE OF DR. HENRY HhRDIN CHERRY . ------------------ --------BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOWLING G~EN, KENTUCKY: That the City of Bowling Green, through its official representatives, the Board of Common Council, greatly appreciate the great and lasting benefits which the City has in the past, and will in the future derive from t he labors of its distinguished citizen, DR HENRY HARDIN CHERRY , in bringing about the estab-lishment of the Western Kentucky ~tate Teachers College at this place; which has in so many ways meant financial and social gain for our City ana surr ounding country, as well as to the State . Now, in recognition of these many benefits; be it therefore resolved by the Common Council, that there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Five Hundred Doll ars ($500 .00), to be used by the Committee in charge , to aid in the erection of a suitable monument or statue of this distio5cUshed citizen; t he location of which is to be at or near t he point where College Street joins the College property, and in front of the new building (HENRY HhRDIN CHERRY HALL) , now being completed. The City Clerk is hereby instructed to araw on t he General Fund for the amount herein appropriated . This 4th day of _-'O><;c"-t"'o"'b"'e,.r~ _______ , 195_7_. ATTEST : B. S. Rutherford -MAYOR - The City of Bowling Green, Ky . H. B. Webb -(,1 ty Clerk -(seal) (cont I d.) -1-A REbOLUTION - (cont ' d . ) THE CITY OF BOWLING GRl!.hll . KY . SIGNATURES - MEMBERS OF BOARD OF COMMON COUNCIL -First Vlard-WILL ALLEN BROWN - Councilman JOHN W. FROELICH - Councilman B. E. FUDGE - Councilman S. A. KELLEY - Councilman -Second Ward-DR . JAB. W. BLACKBURN - Councilman J. S. COLE - Councilman CHAS . B. JOHNbON - Councilman JOHN MCHUGH - Councilman -Third Ward-J. C. BROWNFIELD - Councilman ELWOOD M. HUFFMAN - Councilman BEN G. LEICHHhRDT - Councilman ADOLPH ROEMER - Councilman October 6, 19~7. The following communication has been reeeived by President Paul L. Garrett of Westernl Resolutions of Council on Public Higher Education on the death of Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry September 28, 19~7. I n the death of Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry, President and founder of Western State Teachers College, this Council hae lost a splendid melllber, the youth of Kentucky a devoted champion, and the COJ1llDOn-wealth one of her greatest citizens. His passing takes from us an inspiring leader and a courageous and constructive educational statesman. His life and work are a challenge to us to keep ths faith in which he never faltered. His elo uent tongue is silent, but his work endures. The "Hill" he loved so devotedly tells the story of hie noble life. James H. Richmond Frank L. McVey H. A. Babb Tbe Council on Public Higher Education is composed of the presidents of the four state teachers colleges, the University of Kentucky, members ot the boards of regents of these institutions, representatives of the State Board of Education, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and three advisor y members representing the private colleges of the state . 

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