CHAPTER 19
HJR 3 - FINAL VERSION
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2001 SESSION
08/09
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 3
A RESOLUTION encouraging the preservation of the system of locks on the Merrimack river.
SPONSORS: Rep. R. L'Heureux, Hills 18; Rep. Goulet, Hills 15; Rep. D. Cote, Hills 29; Rep. Chabot, Hills 48; Rep. M. Fuller Clark, Rock 36; Sen. Roberge, Dist 9; Sen. D'Allesandro, Dist 20; Sen. O'Hearn, Dist 12
This house joint resolution recognizes the historical and cultural importance of preserving the system of locks along the Merrimack river, and directs the department of cultural resources to do all in its power to preserve these locks.
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08/09
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand One
A RESOLUTION encouraging the preservation of the system of locks on the Merrimack river.
Whereas, the system of locks on the Merrimack river built during the nineteenth century was a remarkable feat of civil engineering; and
Whereas, this system of locks allowed the development of New Hampshire's industry during the industrial revolution; and
Whereas, this system of locks represents a link to New Hampshire's historical past; and
Whereas, 11 locks currently remain on New Hampshire's portion of the Merrimack, all in varying stages of disrepair; and
Whereas, New Hampshire is in jeopardy of permanently losing these often overlooked historical and cultural treasures; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
That the general court hereby recognizes the historical and cultural importance of preserving the system of locks along the Merrimack for the education, inspiration, pleasure, and enrichment of the citizens of and visitors to this state; and
That it should be the policy of the state of New Hampshire to preserve these engineering structures; and
That the department of cultural resources, being the state agency with primary jurisdiction over preserving historical structures and therefore the Merrimack locks, do all within its power to preserve the locks on the Merrimack; and
That the house clerk send copies of this resolution to the governor, the speaker of the house, the senate president, the commissioner of the department of cultural resources, and the state library.
Approved: May 15, 2001