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OH HCR10

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/5/2009

Primary Sponsor

Clyde Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

128th General Assembly (2009-2010)

AI Summary

H.C.R. No. 10 Summary

  • Urges the 111th Congress of the United States to enact H.R. 229 to retain the name "Mount McKinley" for North America's highest peak at 20,320 feet.

  • Recognizes President William McKinley as a native Ohioan who served as the state's governor, represented Ohio in Congress, and served as the 25th President from 1897 to 1901.

  • Notes that Mount McKinley was named after President McKinley in 1897 and holds special cultural and historical significance for Ohio and the United States.

  • Opposes a movement that began in 1980 to rename the mountain "Mount Denali," stating the current name should be preserved to honor McKinley and maintain the landmark's significance.

  • Directs the House Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to Congress leadership, the Ohio Congressional delegation, and Ohio news media.

Legislative Description

As Introduced 128th General AssemblyRegular Session2009-2010H. C. R. No. 10 Representatives Snitchler, Slesnick

Last Action

To State Government

3/5/2009

Full Bill Text

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