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OH HCR10
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/5/2009
Primary Sponsor
Clyde Evans
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AI Summary
H.C.R. No. 10 Summary
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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.
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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.
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Notes that Mount McKinley was named after President McKinley in 1897 and holds special cultural and historical significance for Ohio and the United States.
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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.
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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