Megan Resolutions

1964- Appointment of Mr. Marx to Advisory Control Board

WHEREAS, in 1950 after a long and distinguished career as director of the
Ganado Mission Dr. Salsbury retired and almost at once accepted an appointment as Chief of the Bureau of Preventive Medical Services in the State Department of Health, and

WHEREAS, during his two years in this position he instituted far reaching changes in certain public health areas, and

WHEREAS, in 1952 he was chosen by the State Board of Health to head the State Department of Health, and

WHEREAS, since that time until his announced retirement July 1st of this year, he has worked early, late and indefatigably for the improvement of the health of the people of Arizona, and

WHEREAS, there has been marked improvement in many phases of the public health program under his supervision, and

WHERE.AS, much needed new programs have been added in the field of public health during his administration, and

WHEREAS, in all divisions of the State Department of Health service to the public has improved, staffs have been increased to more adequately meet the public needs, and personnel of the department have received recognition for their endeavors,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Arizona Public Health Association here assembled in its 1961 annual meeting recognize officially, and with deepest gratitude, the outstanding work of Clarence Grant Salsbury in the field of public health in this State and in the other areas around the world where his efforts have been and continue to be acknowledged; that this association at this time enroll Clarence Grant Salsbury as a life member upon its membership rolls, that a copy of these words of appreciation be spread upon the minutes of this association proceedings; and that a copy over the signature of the president and secretary of this association be presented to Dr. Clarence Grant Salsbury.

Geo. w. Marx, President

45~1961_(1) App Clarence Grant Salsbury (appreciation)

Megan Resolutions

1964- Solid Waste Legislation

Solid Waste Legislation

WHEREAS, our population is increasing at an unprecedented rate;

WHEREAS, the production of garbage, rubbish, and demolition and agricultural wastes is reaching staggering proportions; and,

WHEREAS ever growing numbers of communities are being faced with a variety of problems in the collection and disposal of such wastes in practical and sanitary management and,

WHEREAS, insanitary collection and disposal of solid wastes create public health hazards demanding urgent attention; and,

WHEREAS, research, demonstrations., and training programs are
essential to solve the complex problems associated with insanitary

THEREFORE, be it resolved that:
The Arizona Public Health Association f.P on record supporting the introduction and passage of Federal Legislation that would provide for research, training, instructions and program grants in the field of solid waste collection and disposal

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Copies of this resolution he transmitted to the American Public Health Association., the Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Services, The Health Service, the Health Commissioner of the Arizona declaration, the Senate and House of Congress of the United States and to the Governor of Arizona.
48~1964_(1)Solid waste legislation (solid waste, legislation)

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1965- Health Education, collaboration of Health Dept and DPI

ARIZONA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION
PROPOSAL I

The Arizona Congress of Parents and Teachers has submitted recommendations which the ACPT have adopted. These have been amended and their endorsement is proposed by this association.

The Arizona Public Health Association recommends that:

Every high school in Arizona offer at least one academic unit in Health Education.

2. In order to have effective Health Education in the schools, School Boards and Administrators employ people with competent background in Health Education.
3. Graduates from teacher training institutions have competencies in the area of Health which will insure effective Health Education practices in the schools.
4. A Director of School Health Education be employed by the State Department of Public Instruction to evaluate, coordinate, and promote good school programs in Health for Arizona Public Schools.
5. The establishment of standards for Health Instruction and Health­ful School Living including,
a. required courses at secondary levels for instructions, and
b. required preparation.
6. A cooperative relationship between Health Departments and Depart­ment of Public Instruction be established.

It is further recommended that:
Copies of this action of the Association be transmitted to the Governor of Arizona, the Director of the State Department· of Public Instruction, the Arizona Congress of Parents and Teachers, and the Boards of Regents of the Universities of the State of Arizona.

PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Arizona Public Health Association at its annual meeting held. in Tucson, Arizona, the 9th day of April 1965

50~1965_(1) Health Education, collaboration of Health Dept and DPI (PH education, health education)

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1965- Gratitude, Tucson

ARIZONA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION

RESOLUTION – I
GRATITUDE

WHEREAS, the Arizona Public Health Association has held its 1965 meeting at the Ramada Inn in Tucson, Arizona, and

WHEREAS, the meeting was very successful due in great part to excellent of the program and local arrangements committees,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Association extend its thanks to the Governor of the State of Arizona, the Mayor and Council of the City of Tucson, the Tucson Chamber of Commerce, to Mr. Phillip Hurley and Mr. Otto Fritz and their committees for their work on the program and local arrangements.

IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of Arizona, the Honorable Sam Goddard, who very graciously appeared before this organization and explained his pro – tax reforms for the State of Arizona, and who also expressed his hope for a good Public Health Program in Arizona for the future.

PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Arizona Public Health Association at its annual meeting held in Tucson, Arizona, the 0-::::. day of April 1965

51~1965_(1) Appreciation Tucson (appreciation)

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1965-Appreciation/Memorial

ARIZONA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION RESOLUl’ION – II
MEMORIAL

WHEREAS, The Arizona Public Health Association has, because of untimely deaths during the pa.st year, lost the services of the following members: Mrs. Helene Thomas Bennitir, Miss Catherine Weiser, Mr. George W. Marx, Dr. Gwilym Jones, Dr. Chester Wachowski, Mr. Roy Stockdale and Mrs. Antonia Padilla

WHEREAS, these members were over the years very valuable servants in the cause of Public Health,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Association place in the minutes of our meeting, and transmit copies to the appropriate relatives, our deep sympathy and every member’s feeling of personal loss, as well as the greater loss suffered by the Public Health Programs to which these people were dedicated.

PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Arizona Public Health Association at its annual meeting held in Tucson, Arizona the 9th day of April

52~1965_(1) App, memorial (appreciation)

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1965- Appreciation of Miss Nan Potter

ARIZONA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION

RESOLUTION – III
APPRECIATION

‘WHEREAS, Miss Nan Potter, Director of Public Health Nursing, Pima County Health Department, has given many years of devotion and leadership to our Association, and

WHEREAS, Miss Nan Potter plans to retire from active duty as of June 30, 1965,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Association place in the
minutes of the meeting our expression of sincere thanks and extend our very best wishes for her good health in the future.

PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Arizona Public Health Association at its annual meeting held in Tucson, Arizona, the 9th day of April

53~1965_(1) Appreciation Miss Nan Potter (appreciation)

Megan Resolutions

1965-Secretarial Compensation

ARIZONA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION

RESOLUTION – IV
SECRETARIAL SECTION

WHEREAS, the Secretarial Section of the Arizona Public Health Association feel that they are definitely a part of the public health workers’ and are loyal members of the Association, and

WHEREAS; the Secretarial Section considers the present compen­sation plan and grading of job qualifications inadequate,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that consideration be given to the upgrading of job qualifications and a more adequate compensation plan for the Secretarial Section, which includes all office, workers.

PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Arizona Public Health Association at its annual meeting held in Tucson, Arizona, the 9th day of April 1965.

54~1965_(1) Secretarial compensation (AzPHA personnel)

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1967- Appointment of health planning agency

Arizona Pu lic Health Association
P.O. Box 2111, Phoenix, Arizona 85001

CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:

1. THE “PARTNERS IN HEALTH” LAW, P.L. 89-749, DIRECTS THE GOVERNOR OF EACH
OF THE FIFTY STATES TO APPOINT A HEALTH PLANNING AGENCY FOR THE FORMALIZATION OF A STATEWIDE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLAN. UNTIL SUCH A PLANNING BODY IS APPOINTED AND IN OPERATION THE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS OF EXISTING HEALTH AGENCIES ARE OF NECESSITY TENUOUS AND UNCERTAIN, IN THAT THEY MUST ULTIMATELY CONFORM TO THE GOALS OF THE PLANNING AGENCY IN ORDER TO QUALIFY OR CONTINUE TO QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL GRANT-IN-AID MONEY AND OTHER FUNDS OF A SIMILAR NATURE.

2. THE CONSIDERABLE MAJORITY OF STATES HAVE HAD APPOINTED AS THEIR-HEALTH PLANNING AGENCY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. IN ARIZONA THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WOULD APPEAR TO HAVE THE NECESSARY EXPERTISE AND OVERVIEW OF HEALTH MATTERS ON A STATEWIDE BASIS TO A GREATER EXTENT THAN ANY OTHER GROUP IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE.

IN VIEW OF -THE ABOVE, IT IS THE WILL OF THE ARIZONA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION THAT THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE BE ASKED TO DESIGNATE THE STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AS THE PLANNING AGENCY UNDER P.L. 89-749.

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56~1967_(1) Appointment of health planning agency (PH infrastructure, legislation)

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