History

To the three non-alcoholics who participated in our International Conference AA owes a great debt of Gratitude. Warden Clinton C. Duffy of San Quentin (where the first prison group was formed) traveled 2,000 miles to be with us. What he told us was worth going 2,000 miles to hear. Louis B. Seltzer, Editor, of the Cleveland Press, has many times proved his devotion to the AA 'way of life.' His address at the 'AA In Industry' session was the inspirational highlight of the Conference. Dr. Meyer Texon of New York's Knickerbocker Hospital made a personal sacrifice as a last minute substitute for our beloved Dr. Silkworth. Dr. Texon's depth of understanding made us realize once again our great obligation to the men of medicine. To these three, as symbols of the many non-alcoholic friends in many fields who have helped us, may we of AA say our heartfelt 'Thanks!'