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ID HCR028
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/14/2017
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
- Honors former Idaho Chief Justice Jim Jones upon his retirement in 2017 after 50 years of public service to Idaho and the United States
- Recognizes Jones's military service as an artillery officer in Vietnam (late 1960s), receipt of the Bronze Star, and volunteer work at an orphanage in Tay Ninh Province
- Acknowledges Jones's service as Idaho Attorney General (1982-1990), including his key role in negotiating the Swan Falls Settlement and defending Idaho's water sovereignty
- Commends Jones's work on the Idaho Supreme Court (2004-2017), including his advancement of the Idaho State Bar's pro bono program and advocacy for increased court access
- Directs the Chief Clerk of the House to forward a copy of the resolution to Jim Jones
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and honoring Jim Jones for his 50 years of public service to the citizens of Idaho, including as Attorney General and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
JIM JONES
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State at 10:14 a.m. on March 22, 2017
3/23/2017
Committee Referrals
Judiciary and Rules3/15/2017
Full Bill Text
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