02/23/1998 01:08 PM House TRA

SB 251 - NAMING HERMAN LEIRER ROAD                                             
                                                                               
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CHAIRMAN WILLIAMS said the first order of business is SB 251, "An              
Act naming Herman Leirer Road near Seward," sponsored by Senator               
Torgerson.                                                                     
                                                                               
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MARY JACKSON, Legislative Assistant to Senator Torgerson, Alaska               
State Legislature, read the mayor of Seward's comments dated                   
January 29, 1998, when Mayor Bob Satin testified before the Senate             
Transportation Standing Committee.  She said, "Mr. Herman Leirer               
was a pillar of the community in many ways, but primarily in his               
willingness to put forth much effort in time constructing a road               
through Resurrection Valley to the Exit Glacier.  That glacier has             
since been accessed by over one million visitors.  Mr. Satin                   
explained, as a National Park Ranger and geologist, he leads                   
interpretive tours to the Exit Glacier and is reminded daily that              
Mr. Leirer made the access possible.  The residents of Seward                  
believe the name designation is a fitting recognition of Mr.                   
Leirer's contribution, and will be a lasting memorial."                        
                                                                               
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CHAIRMAN WILLIAMS asked if there were any questions of the                     
committee.                                                                     
                                                                               
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REPRESENTATIVE BEVERLY MASEK made a motion to move SB 251 from the             
committee with individual recommendations and attached zero fiscal             
note.  There being no objection, SB 251 moved from the House                   
Transportation Standing Committee.                                             
                                                                               
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CHAIRMAN WILLIAMS asked for an at ease at 1:15 p.m.  He called the             
meeting back to order at 1:18 p.m.