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State of Minnesota Signs Resolutions Recognizing Voyageurs Day

On March 10, 2010, Voyageurs National Park Association (VNPA) will be part of the first ever Voyageurs National Park Day at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. This is our day to conference with the delegation and inform them of the important issues and opportunities for Voyageurs National Park and its gateway communities. Read more.

In response to this national day of convening for Voyageurs National Park priorities, Minnesota state legislators have signed resolutions recognizing March 10th as Voyageurs National Park Day in Minnesota, as well.

View the Senate and House Resolutions HERE (PDF) declaring March 10, 2010 as Voyageurs National Park Day in Minnesota.

Text of resolutions, dated February 17, 2010:

A Senate/House Resolution

recognizing March 10 as Voyageurs National Park Day

WHERAS, the United States Congress has recognized the significance of Minnesota’s northern waterways for all Americans; and

WHEREAS, Voyageurs National Park was created to preserve , for the inspiration and enjoyment of present and future generations, the outstanding scenery, geological conditions, and waterway system which constituted a part of the historic route of the Voyageurs; and

WHEREAS, Voyageurs National Park is the only water-based national park in the 48 contiguous states and provides unique opportunities for year-round enjoyment, appreciation, and recreation; and

WHEREAS, new partnership between local governments, nonprofit organizations and Voyageurs National Park have resulted in significant achievements for the benefit of area residents and the public at large; and

WHEREAS, Koochiching and St. Louis Counties, the city of International Falls, and nonprofit organizations Destination Voyageurs National Park and Voyageurs National Park Association have joined together with Voyageurs National Park to host Voyageurs National Park Day in the nation’s capitol and have come together in the effort under the theme of working together to realize the economic benefits of Minnesota’s only national park; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of the event is to keep the Minnesota delegation informed of the latest issues affecting the park and its neighbors and to celebrate recent accomplishments and successes; and

WHEREAS, state legislators, including the late Representative Irvin N. Anderson, have long sought increased economic benefits from the establishment of a national park in northern Minnesota; and

WHEREAS, legislators representing the region surrounding Voyageurs National Park wish to recognize the great potential for benefit in the cooperative efforts of the sponsoring entities; and

WHEREAS, Voyageurs National Park Day will take place on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. on March 10, 2010; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration of the Senate/House of Representatives of the State of Minnesota that it recognizes March 10 as Voyageurs National Park Day in Minnesota.

February 17, 2010

Signed

House of Representatives:
Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Speaker
House of Representatives

Tom Anzelc
State Representative

Anthony “Tony” Sertich, Chair
Rules and Legislative Administration

David Dill
State Representative

Senate:
Peter S. Wattson
Secretary of the Senate
(Legislative)

Lawrence J. Pogemiller
Chair, Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

Tom Saxhaug
State Senator, District 3