HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORS THE MEMORY OF SHERMAN BURROUGHS '94

Sunday, February 25, was designated by the House of Representatives for memorial addresses on the life and services of representatives recently deceased. Among these was Sherman E. Burroughs '94 who died on January 27.

On motion of Mr. Wason it was ordered by unanimous consent that Sunday, February 25, at 12 o'clock noon, be set aside for addresses on the life, character, and public services of Sherman E. Burroughs, late Representative from the State of New Hampshire.

Mr. Fess of Ohio then offered the following resolution:

HOUSE RESOLUTION 559

Resolved, That the business of the House be now suspended, that opportunity may be given for tributes to the memory of Hon. Sherman E. Burroughs, late a Member of the House from the State of New Hampshire.

Resolved, That as a particular mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, and in recognition of his distinguished public career, the House, at the conclusion of the exercises of the day, shall stand adjourned.

Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate.

Resolved, That the Clerk send a copy of these resolutions to the family of the deceased.

Mr. Wason of New Hampshire was the first speaker. After outlining Mr. Burrough's career in New Hampshire and in Congress Mr. Wason concluded with this tribute to his character:

"In this broader field of activity and responsibilities we found a man well equipped for the task before him. His gentle manner, his modest demeanor, his considerate treatment of his colleagues, his fidelity, and his intellectual power early aroused confidence and won for him the respect of all who came in close association with him. We all realized his sincere thought and candor, his modesty and ability, and we all appreciated his advice and opinion. We noticed that he was reserved about becoming too confidential with his associates, but after sufficient close association and acquaintance he wisely learned who was entitled to freely share his confidence. He was patient and logical in forming his opinions; he reached conclusions after careful and comprehensive study and consideration, which were predicated upon keen analysis, earnest thought, steadfastness of purpose, and when he had reached a conclusion he would retain it unshaken. With sincerity born of conviction, he impressed it upon the minds of his associates. Having once taken his position on an issue, he was as firm as the granite hills themselves to the cause which he advocated and espoused; he could not be swerved or moved from that position. He was rather conservative until he was convinced that a new proposition possessed merit and would be beneficial to the people as a whole. He never was a demagogue; he never heeded the appeal of propaganda. He never strived for headlines in the public press. He possessed a sincere contempt for the superficial and the sensational, which seeks publicity, void of merit, and gives the impression to the public of a character which does not exist in fact. He believed and acted upon the principle that character discloses what man really is, and by that standard his life, his accomplishments, and his reputation should be measured and determined. He was a sincere man. No duplicity existed in his life at any period; he never swerved from the right as he saw the right; he stood firmly where his clear and comprehensive judgment directed him to stand. When he gave his support to a cause be became an active and faithful soldier to the end. In every position in life, in public affairs, or private, he discharged the duties thereof with modesty, courage, ability, and honor.

"We mourn the loss of a trusted associate, stricken in the full vigor of life, when for him there seemed to be many years of useful service. Citizen, able jurist, statesman, husband, father, friend, colleague, the record is well written and on memory's altar will ever glow a wealth of love and affection for one who through life was loyal to home and country and measure up to the full stature of man."

Mr. Wason was followed by Mr. Dallinger of Massachusetts; Mr. Sanders of Indiana; Mr. Winslow of Massachusetts; Mr. Greene of Vermont; Mr. Lea of California; Mr. Hersey of Maine; Mr. Graham of Illinois; Mr. Hoch of Kansas; Mr. Smith of Idaho; Mr. Tilson of Connecticut; Mr. Fess of Ohio; Mr. Newton of Minnesota; and Mr. Chindblom of Illinois; all of whom spoke eloquently of the services of Mr. Burroughs to his State and country.