Whereas, We, the members of the American Geophysical Union, have learned with sincere regret of the death, on March 10, 1925, of our associate, Dr. John Fillmore Hayford, Director of the College of Engineering of Northwestern University, therefore be itResolved, That we express our deep sorrow in the loss of this member, whose active work in the American Geophysical Union began with its organization in 1919. He held the office of Chairman of the Section of Geodesy from July 1, 1922, to June 30, 1924, and, not being eligible for immediate re‐election, that of Vice‐Chairman from July 1, 1924, until the time of his de