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A Resolution relating to the Resignation of the Honourable Fiorello H. La Guardia and the Election of General Lowell W. Rooks as Director-General Whereas The Honourable Fiorello H. La Guardia has stated his desire to resign from the office of Director-General, to take effect on 31st December, 1946 ; and Whereas The Central Committee having considered this statement at its meeting held on 11th December, 1946, has agreed with regret that it should transmit his resignation to the Council; and Whereas The Central Committee at the same meeting unanimously decided to nominate General Lowell W. Rooks to succeed the Honourable Fiorello H. La Guardia as DirectorGeneral of the Administration ; the Council Resolves To accept with deep regret the resignation of the Honourable Fiorello H. La Guardia and expresses its great appreciation of his services to the Administration, and further Elects General Lowell W. Rooks as Director-General to take office on Ist January, 1947. Approximate Cost of Paper.—Preparation, not given ; printing (580 copies), £2l By Authority: E. V. Paul, Government Printer, Wellington.—l 947. Price 6d.]

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