Colored Institute: Resolutions of Appreciation of Profs Henderson, McGee and Cotten – Death of W. T. Dunn.
Whereas, the colored teachers of Tipton county have, should and do highly appreciated thorough and high intellectual and moral attainments;
Whereas, we consider it our indispensable duty to evince by words and actions our appreciation of every effort put forth to put in our grasp such principles as will better equip us to perform the great duties for which we are responsible;
Whereas, Profs. F. K. Henderson and G. R. McGee, as conductors of our institute, have tendered us inestimable services, by which we have been so greatly aided;
Whereas, our esteemed and efficient county superintendent, Prof. J. A. Cotten, has so zealously and incessantly worked to promote the general welfare of the educational work in our county and place it in rank inferior to none throughout the country by employing the best instructors for this purpose, therefore be it
Resolved, That we express our gratitude to our able instructors for their untiring efforts. Be it further
Resolved, That we tender our sincere thanks to our most worthy superintendent, and earnestly endeaver to aid him in maintaining the educational standard of our county by a hearty co-operation;
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the county papers for publication.
[“ Colored Institute .” The Covington Leader, Covington, Tennessee, 17 June 1898.]