1997-01-13                     Senate Journal                      Page 0031
SB 46                                                                        
SENATE BILL NO. 46 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY                            
REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled:                                             
                                                                               
An Act naming a new maritime vessel for the Alaska                            
Marine Highway System; and providing for an                                    
effective date.                                                                
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and State           
Affairs Committees.                                                            
                                                                               
Zero Fiscal note published today from Department of Transportation and         
Public Facilities.                                                             
                                                                               
Governor's transmittal letter dated January 13:                                
                                                                               
Dear President Miller:                                                         
                                                                               
I am pleased to transmit this bill to you naming the latest addition to the    
states marine highway fleet the Motor Vessel Kennicott.                        
                                                                               
This name complies with state law requiring the name of our maritime           
vessels be that of an Alaska glacier.  But I think its especially terrific     
this name was selected through a statewide essay contest conducted in          
our schools.  The winning name was nominated by Leah Jarvis, a                 
student at Glennallen Elementary School in Copper Center, Alaska.              
                                                                               
A joint legislative and executive branch committee consisting of               
Lieutenant Governor Fran Ulmer, former Senate President Drue Pearce,           
and House Speaker Gail Phillips chose Leahs essay as the best one              
from among the numerous entries.                                               
                                                                               
The Motor Vessel Kennicott will provide valuable service to the state          
for many years.  Its name appropriately reflects one of Alaskas                
beautiful scenic wonders.  I urge your favorable consideration of this         
bill and your joining me in congratulating Leah and all of the students        
who participated in this contest.                                              
                                                                               
						Sincerely,                                                               
						/s/                                                                      
						Tony Knowles                                                             
						Governor