The following Resolution was unanimously VOTED
at the June 12, 1979, Northern Textile Association Board of
Government Meeting:
"For 29 years WILLIAM F. SULLIVAN, Jr.,
served this Association at its chief officer.
During that time, he foresaw the need to expand
our membership, from its original base of
cotton manufacturers to its present broadly-based
membership, representing virtually every
aspect of textile production. Recognizing
the necessity for change and flexibility,
he was also able to persuade our suppliers
and customers to join with us in a combination
of mutual interests.
It was through this coalition, devised
to emphasize our importance to the nation's
well beign, that he succeeded in strengthening
our industry, by encouraging its orderly growth
and expanding its influence. This united front
has provided us with a firm foundation upon
which rests both our past and future progress.
William F. Sullivan based his actions
on integrity and high principle. For this,
he was widely respected, not only by ourselves,
but by those who knew him throughout industry,
labor and government. We of the Northern
Textile Association are the befeficiaries
of this legacy.
We cannot add to the honor of his memory.
We do wish to acknowledge our debt to him.
His vision and actions ever inspired us with
confidence and hope.
Now, Therefore, be it RESOLVED, that
the Association's Medal of Gold be presented
to
On behalf of WILLIAM F. SULLIVAN, Jr."