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RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS
κ1958 Statutes of Nevada, 9th Special Session, Page 7κ
RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 1Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE No. 1
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONExpressing sympathy of members of the legislature to Assemblyman and Mrs. George Franklin, Jr., and family upon the death of their grandchildren, Barton Manning, Jr. and Christie Manning.
Whereas, The members of the legislature of the State of Nevada have learned with profound shock and deep sorrow of the tragic death on June 29, 1958, at Las Vegas, Nevada, of Barton Manning, Jr., age 6, and Christie Manning, age 5, children of Mr. and Mrs. Barton Manning and grandchildren of Assemblyman and Mrs. George Franklin, Jr.; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That the sincere condolences of the members of the 1958 Special Session of the Legislature of the State of Nevada are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Barton Manning, Assemblyman and Mrs. George Franklin, Jr. and the other surviving relatives of the late Barton Manning, Jr. and Christie Manning; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be duly certified by the Legislative Counsel of the State of Nevada and be transmitted forthwith to Mr. and Mrs. Barton Manning and to Assemblyman and Mrs. George Franklin, Jr.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 2Messrs. Collins, Hendel and Crawford
FILE No. 2
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONCongratulating the people of Alaska upon the passage of legislation admitting them to the Union and encouraging them to take the steps necessary to make Alaska the 49th state.
Whereas, The Territory of Alaska has long occupied a position similar to that of the Territory of Nevada in 1864, in that it holds an extremely important place in the family of states and in international affairs; and
Whereas, The Territory of Alaska has an estimated population of 214,000, and an area of 586,400 square miles, one-fifth as large as the United States, which will enable Alaska to become our largest state; and
Whereas, The Territory of Alaska is rich in strategic metals and precious minerals, rich in timber, and rich in fish and game; and
κ1958 Statutes of Nevada, 9th Special Session, Page 8 (FILE NUMBER 2, ACR 2)κ
Whereas, The State of Nevada has long realized and declared that the Territory of Alaska with its great multiplicity and richness of mining, its general resources, and its strategic military position should not have to remain in the role of a political servant, but should be admitted as a state to our great Union; and
Whereas, The Territory of Alaska has been a part of our great nation since 1867 and during all times and all crises which have confronted our democracy she has played her part well and time and again proved herself to be capable of being a sister state; and
Whereas, The Legislature of the State of Nevada by Joint Resolution No. 13, 1949, and Joint Resolution No. 10, 1955, has twice memorialized Congress to extend full statehood to the Territory of Alaska; and
Whereas, The Congress of the United States on June 30, 1958, enacted legislation enabling the great Territory of Alaska to become the 49th state of our glorious Republic; and
Whereas, The Congressional Bill is now awaiting the signature of the President, now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That the legislature of the State of Nevada extends its most sincere and hearty congratulations to the people of Alaska; and this legislature further expresses its hope and encouragement to the people of Alaska that the necessary steps be immediately taken to enable the Territory of Alaska to take her rightful place in our great union of states so that her own bright star may shine from Old Glory; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution, certified by the Legislative Counsel, be transmitted to the people of the Territory of Alaska through their honorable governor.
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