This is why Francis Walter. having -understood the great importance of the development of the agricultural economies of Latin American countriesalthough he was not an agricultural expertgave his wholehearted support to the participation of ICEM in land settlement projects in Latin America. We are glad to note that Congressman Walter. several years before his death. had succeeded in transforming his motivation into a policy now followed by his countrys delegation. Because of the identity between Francis Walters work and the most worthwhile aims of the committee. because of his attachment to alleviating. to seeking solutions for refugee problems. because of his foresight as to the future of our institution. Francis Walter will always have our esteem and respect. He should stand as an example to be followed whenever we are faced by the difficult task of tracing a path for the committee in the years to come.