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I I 563 ~IIR. ROBERTS: "I might make one more point here. Whatever action is taken by the Board about these particular stations, it may not be too desirable to tie definitely to each one of the locations mentioned in Mr. Larson's letter because subsequent developments may disclose that there should be substitutions. "We might adopt a resolution appropriating funds for other or substitute stations of equivalent use." MR. BAILEY: MR. ROBERTS: "Does anyone wish to make a motion covering this?" "I would be glad to make a motion approving the use of that fund for these gaging stations with the leeway provision I stated; and authority for the Director to enter into the contracts with the D.S.G.S." r.1R. r.-rOSES: "Second." On vote, the motion was carried unanimously, MR. ~~OSES: "We should have in mind a program for obtaining funds from now on in each Legislature for this kind of purpose." Mr. Crawford referred to the cut in appropriation and stated that more support must be obtained for this program or there would be no projects to work on when the time comes. MR. BAILEY: "We have all missed John Beaty. 1 think it might be appropriate if the Board adopted a resolution recognizing his services to this Board." The following resolution was drafted by Mr. Pughe, Mr. Dille and Mr. Chri sty: WHEREAS, John Wesley Beaty, a member of the Colorado Water Conservation Board, passed on to his great reward on April 9, 1955, after having served more than eight years in that capacity and as a representative of the Arkansas Valley; and liHEREAS, his great loyalty to Colorado and his area was demonstrated in the performance of his duties on responsible positions in complex and important negotiations with reference to the waters of Colorado; and vrHEREAS, through his modesty, simple patience, resolute perseverance and deep patriotism for his State, he has contributed so effectively in his public service to the State of Colorado that his example is an inspiration to those who carryon;