. History of the Pennsylvania Railroad Department of the Young Men's Christian Association of Philadelphia . t the following minute be placed upon the records of thisDepartment, and a copy, signed by the Chairman of this meeting,sent to Mr. Latta: MlNUTB. William J. Lattas voluntary severance of his long, faithfuland brilliant service with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, andhis consequent resignation as Chairman of this Department, havingevoked not only the feeling of regret among our members, but alsothat of a personal and departmental loss, it is fitting that the Boardof Management make r
. History of the Pennsylvania Railroad Department of the Young Men's Christian Association of Philadelphia . t the following minute be placed upon the records of thisDepartment, and a copy, signed by the Chairman of this meeting,sent to Mr. Latta: MlNUTB. William J. Lattas voluntary severance of his long, faithfuland brilliant service with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, andhis consequent resignation as Chairman of this Department, havingevoked not only the feeling of regret among our members, but alsothat of a personal and departmental loss, it is fitting that the Boardof Management make record of its appreciation of him. As an official of the road he was looked up to by us as one Whowas pre-eminent in all the qualities that bring success to the greatcorporation. His breadth of knowledge, quick perception, soundjudgment, untiring industry and ever-present sympathy markedhim as an ideal officer. As the Chairman of this Department, those qualities, addedto his unostentatious but deeply religious nature, his boundlesscharity, optimistic views of life, cheerful spirit and unselfish guid- 148. Photo by Evans Studio, Philadelphia. WILLIAM A. PATTON,General Chairman, 1899 to date. ance, caused clouds to disappear and harmony and co-operation tobring about the splendid advancement which marks our historytoday. The cause has been advanced by his efforts, and individuallyand collectively we are happier and better because of his leadership,which has always been modest and unassuming, and ever conductedwith self-depreciation. As a man he stands as a model—ability, boldness, fearlessness,used only for whatever is right; keen appreciation, intense honestyand absolute purity, added to a high sense of duty to his fellow-man, have made him a tower of strength in defending and advancinga better citizenship. In his breaking of official ties, which is deeply painful to us,although, no doubt, wise and good in him, and going out into thegreat world where greater good must follow hi
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