RESOLUTION PASSED BY DANIEL J. MARTIN POST #8 AMERICAN LEGION
(Department of Wis). Waukesha, Wis.

WHEREAS, there has recently arisen widespread criticism of
the administration of the UNITES STATES VETERANS! HOSPITAL
No. 37, located at Waukesha, Wisconsin, and

WHEREAS, the DANIEL J. MARTIN POST # 8 AMERICAN LEGION, De-

partment of Wisconsin, Waukesha, Wisconsin, has been re-
presented at the several investigations conducted by out—

' Side interests in addition to numerous direct investigations

by the Post of complaints, and

WHEREAS, there has been found in the recent investigations,
no just cause or reason for condemnation of authorities
now connected with the institution, and

WHEREAS, unwarranted publicity through the medium of the
press has resulted in injury to the morale of the patients,
as well as that of the medical staff.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that in case of future com—
plaints against the administration of this institution,
publicity be withheld until investigation is completed, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the DANIEL J. MARTIN POST # 8
express their belief in the entire competence of Dr. Lawrence
Kolb, Surgeon in charge, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this Resolution be
sent to Hanford S. McNider, National Com. American Legion;
Edward J. Barrett, Commander Dept. of Wisconsin; Surgeon
General H. S. Cummings; Charles R. Forbes, Director Veterans!
Bureau; ©. W. Spofford, Sth Bistrict Manager Veterans! Bureau;
Brig. Gen. Charles E. Sawyer; Governor John G. Blaine. ©