GENERAL LAWS No. 1.) (S. J. R. 6. Jones of Barbour. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION. Relative to extending to Paderewski, former head of the Polish Government, an invitation to address the Legislature of Alabama in Joint session, on the day of his arrival in the City of Montgomery at 12 o'clock, noon. WHEREAS, The former head of the Polish Government, Paderewski, will soon visit the City of Montgomery, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate the House concurring, that this distinguished Patriot be invited to appear and address the Legislature of Alabama in Joint Session upon the day set for his visit to the City of Montgomery, at the hour of twelve, noon. Approved Jan. 19, 1923. No. 2.) (S. J. R. 21. Craft. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION. Relative to the Legislature of Alabama extending an invitation to Admiral Benson, Senator Chamberlain and the Honorable Frederick I. Thompson, of the United States Shipping Board, to address in Joint Session, the Legislature of Alabama, at their earliest convenience, on the benefits of a Merchant Marine of a ship subsidy, to keep the American flag aflcat on the seas of the world. And that this Resolution be sent by the Governor to the above named gentlemen. WHEREAS, the people of the State of Alabama should be more fully informed and acquainted with the benefits to be derived from a merchant marine; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Senate, the House concurring, do hereby extend a cordial invitation to Admiral Benson, Senator Chamberlain and the Honorable Frederick I. Thompson, of the United States Shipping Board, to address the joint session of the Legislature at their earliest convenience on the important question of the benefits of a Merchant Marine and the economic good to the State of Alabama and the people of America of a ship subsidy to keep the American Flag afloat on the Seas of the World, and that the said resolution be forthwith sent to the House for immediate concurrence and that the Governor of Alabama is hereby requested to transmit these resolutions to the above mentioned gentlemen. Approved January 19, 1923. No. 3) (S. J. R. 33-Randall. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION.. Relative to the commemoration, on this the 19th day of January, 1923, the birthday of General Robert Edward Lee. WHEREAS, this day January 19th, 1923 is the one hundred and sixteenth birthday of General Robert Edward Lee, peerless Christian gentleman and chivalrous soldier, And Whereas, the people of Alabama through their representatives have set apart this day each year as a legal holiday, be it resolved by the Senate, the House concurring, that we take this opportunity: First, to re-affirm our belief in the principles of States rights, in defense of which this great soldier and patriot drew his sword and thousands of loyal Alabamians staked life and fortune. Second, to proclaim our unqualified admiration for the noble qualities of character and the military abilities of General Lee; a native of Virginia, son of "Light Horse Harry Lee", a founder of the Republic; great-great grandson of Martha Washington; an honor graduate of West Point; a skilled engineer, in strategy a genius; hero of the Mexican War in which he won promotion by remarkable feats of physical and moral courage, and was pronounced by Gen. Scott, his commander-in-chief as "the greatest living soldier in America"; Commander-in-chief of the armies of the Confederate States of America; Third: To point to his patience and forbearance under all circumstances; his humane qualities in peace and war; his steadfast refusal to capitalize a people's love for personal gain when the fortunes of war had left him a defeated commander, though a triumphant and idolized hero; an example without parallel in the history of military leaders. Fourth, in consideration of the foregoing be it resolved that the members of this body, pause in their deliberations, rise, and in a moment of silence, re-dedicate ourselves as men and public servants to a fuller performance of our obligations. Approved Jan. 25, 1923. No. 4.) (S. J. R. 26. Hildreth. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION. Relative to the appointment of Judge William I. Grubb to the membership of the Supreme Court of the United States. WHEREAS a vacancy now exists in the membership of the Supreme Court of the United States caused by the retirement of Justice Pitney; AND WHEREAS we regard Judge William I. Grubb, presiding over the Northern Alabama Federal Court, as one of the great outstanding figures of the Federal Judiciary, possessed of every qualification of mind and character, requisite for the duties of the Supreme bench: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Senate of Alabama, the House concurring, does hereby earnestly urge the President of the United States to appoint Judge William I. Grubb to fill the said vacancy on the United States Supreme Court. And the Secretary of State is hereby requested and directed to transmit forthwith a copy of this resolution to the President of the United States and to each member of the Alabama delegation in the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States. Approved Jan. 25, 1923. No. 5.) (S. J. R. 35-Garth. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION. Relative to the abolition of the office of Tax Adjuster of the several counties in Alabama. WHEREAS, the question of abolishing the office of Tax Adjuster of the several counties in Alabama was made a campaign issue in the last election, both as to Legislative and Executive offices, and WHEREAS, practically all candidates for office in the last democratic primary pledged the people in the event of their election said office would be abolished, and WHEREAS, under the existing law the Tax Adjusters are now actively engaged throughout the State in fixing values upon property, and will on the first Monday in May file with the several Tax Assessors valuations as fixed by them, and after three weeks notice given by the Tax Assessors, the said Adjusters will meet in the several counties of the State on the first Monday in June, at which time all of said valuations will be made final, and |