4666L.01I

House Resolution Number

            Whereas, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints enjoys a rich and vital history in the State of Missouri and is commemorating the 175th anniversary of its establishment in this State; and

            Whereas, it is appropriate to recognize and commemorate the many inspiring and positive aspects of this history along with the efforts of Missouri leaders to reconcile past injustices, such as former-Governor Christopher "Kit" Bond, who 30 years ago in 1976 officially rescinded the unfortunate 1838 executive order affecting Missouri Mormons by Governor Lilburn W. Boggs; and

            Whereas, the Missouri State Archives and the Columbia, Missouri Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are jointly sponsoring a two-day educational and commemorative conference entitled "The Mormon Experience in Missouri: From Conflict to Understanding" on September 8 and 9, 2006; and

            Whereas, this conference will offer a unique educational opportunity for Missourians to learn more about an important chapter in the history of their State:

            Now, therefore, be it resolved that we, the members of the Missouri House of Representatives, Ninety-third General Assembly, hereby grant permission for the House Chamber, House Lounge, hearings rooms, and third-floor rotunda area to be used when needed for "The Mormon Experience in Missouri" conference on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9, 2006; and

            Be it further resolved that the members of the Missouri House of Representatives, other state officials, educators, and interested citizens be encouraged to attend this event; and

            Be it further resolved that the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives be instructed to prepare properly inscribed copies of this resolution for the Governor of the State of Missouri, United States Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond, Missouri statewide executive office holders, and representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

                                                            Offered by ______________________________________

                                                                              Representative Nathan Cooper

                                                                              District No. 158

I, Rod Jetton, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ninety-third General Assembly, Second Regular Session, do certify that the above is a true and correct copy of House Resolution No. ____, adopted _________, 2006.

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                                                                        Rod Jetton, Speaker