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MRS. LaMOTTE:
I express my appreciation in your naming me as director of the National Congress of American Indians. I shall give you all my time. I deeply appreciate your interest and confidence in me. 
Now for the courtesy resolution

COURTESY RESOLUTION
Whereas, the National Congress of American Indians has been privileged to hold their fourth Annual Convention in this beautiful and historic city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, in the heart of the Southwest Indian country and, 
Whereas, we have enjoyed three days of inspirational talks and discussions all pertaining to our own tribal affairs and, 
Whereas, we have enjoyed the warm and gracious hospitality of these New Mexicans,
Therefore, Be it Resolved that, We, the National Congress of American Indians, in convention assembled this 6th day of December, 1947, do hereby extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation to the daily newspapers for giving our meeting such good publicity; to the Directors of the Art Museum for the use of their lovely building; to the County Commissioners and District Court for the use of the Court Room for our meeting place; to the Santa Fe and Albaquerque Indian Schools for the delightful music rendered by the mixed chorus and for the fine banquet and program following, prepared by the students and instructors of those schools; to General Patrick Hurley and the other speakers; to the New Mexico Association on Indian Affairs who have been of material aid in arranging for our comfort and acting as hostesses, and to everyone who has has a part in making this our most successful Convention-we express our deepest gratitude.
Signed:
Henry Throssell
John Gates
Mrs. Geo. G. LaMotte

Mr. President, I move the adoption of this courtesy resolution.
MATTEW HIGH PINE
I second the motion.
(The motion being put to vote, carried.)
MRS. BRONSON:
I don't want the delegates to leave until I have an opportunity
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