ALBERT C. RITCHIE, GOVERNOR. 1581

that in the discharge of his duties, that Judge Dobler had
never for one instant, nor in the slightest degree been iii-
liueneed or swayed by political or partisan influences or con-
siderations, which judgement this General Assembly in which
the opposite political party has a majority and where Balti-
more City has a solid delegation of a different political faith,
desires to affirm and attest; and

WHEREAS, this learned, beloved and respected jurist has for
generation administered justice without fear or favor, has
shown mercy, exhibited sympathy and compassion for his
fellowmen on whom he has by the law been called upon to sit
in judgment and in his conduct of that highest of earthly
offices has ever kept the faith and been a true follower of the
Great Judge of Judges.

Now, THEREFORE, Be it Resolved by the Senate and House
of Delegates of Maryland;

(1) That a grateful State and a grateful people join with
the Bench and Bar of Maryland in paying tribute and respect
to the Honorable John J. Dobler for his services to his City
and State, do express our appreciation of the dedication which
he has made of his life and talents to the cause of justice in our
State, and do assure him that in the opinion of the General
Assembly of his State, that the standards of citizenship, the
respect fur law, and the ideals of his fellowmen are higher and
better because of his life and labors.

(2) That into the rest and repose of private life to which
he will go, that he may feel sure he carries with him the love
and esteem of his fellow citizens, that he may ever have the
joy and knowledge that his life has been spent in useful ser-
vice to his City and State, the assurance that, he" has run a
good race, has been faithful to duty and that he has contributed
much to his time and generation.

(3) That it is the wish and hope of his State and City
that his years may be many and full of health and happiness;
and that the evening of his life may be sweetened and bright-
ened by the knowledge that his State and City have rendered
jpon him and his labors the verdict, "Well done, good and
faithful servant."

(4) That a copy of this resolution signed by the Presiding
Officers of the Senate and the House of Delegates, attested by