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ID HCR018
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Gold was discovered in Washington Territory (now Boise County, Idaho) in August 1862 by twelve miners led by Moses Splawn, George Grimes, and Joseph Branstetter.
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A native granite monument honoring George Grimes was erected by the Sons of Idaho on September 11, 1926, and dedicated by Governor James H. Hawley.
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The Gold 2012 Committee was formed by the Boise Basin Boosters in 2010 to preserve and restore the Grimes Monument site, historic cemeteries in Centerville Valley, and emergency repairs were made in June 2010 after damage was discovered in April 2010.
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The week of July 28 through August 4, 2012, is officially recognized as the Idaho Sesquicentennial Celebration, marking the 150th anniversary of Idaho's gold discovery.
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The Gold 2012 Committee is designated as the official state of Idaho organizer for the Sesquicentennial Celebration.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and recounting the history of the discovery of gold in Idaho and the George Grimes monument and officially recognizing the Idaho Sesquicentennial Celebration and the Gold 2012 Committee.
SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State on 03/16
3/17/2011