Ellen Axson Wilson Memorial Resolutions

IN MEMORIUM

Mrs. Woodrow Wilson

"To live in hearts we love is not to die."

     The women of the Southern Presbyterian Church are bowed in sorrow. One whom we have loved and honored; whose life exemplified all of the purest and best traits; whose broad vision of usefulness embraced every phase of suffering and need; whose strength of mind and beauty of soul has inspired all to greater endeavors in Christian service has been called from our earthly midst. Her life below was crowned with the highest of earths glories; she has received above even a richer reward. Surely she is not dead, for her works do follow her! She lives and is enthroned in millions of hearts!

     
     Therefore, be it resolved by this Conference representing the Church in which she was born and reared, remembering her purpose to forward a movement in behalf of the mountain people of the South whom she loved and personally aided by her gifts:

     
     First, that we undertake to carry out her desire by establishing in her name a Memorial to be called The Ellen Wilson Fund for the Christian Education of Mountain Youth.

     
     Second, that her friends everywhere who wish the fulfilment of her purpose be invited to aid in the creation of this Memorial.

     

     Third, that this Memorial be under the direction and control of the Executive Committee of Home Missions.

     
     Fourth, that the Executive Committee of Home Missions be requested to appoint an Executive Committee of women to assist them in this undertaking.

     
     Fifth, that a copy of these Resolutions be sent to the family of President Wilson, with the request that they suggest the name of the Memorial.

Respectfully Submitted,

     Mrs. B.I. Hughes, Rome, GA.
          Mrs. Seaborn Wright, Rome, GA.
           Mrs. Harris E. Kirk, Baltimore MD.
          Mrs. John B. Knox, Anniston, Ala.

Committee on Resolutions.