Legislature(2013 - 2014)BUTROVICH 205
02/20/2014 09:00 AM Senate STATE AFFAIRS
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SB145 | |
SB127 | |
HJR23 | |
HJR19 | |
HJR23 | |
Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+= | SB 145 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | SB 127 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+ | HJR 23 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+ | HJR 19 | TELECONFERENCED | |
HJR 23-GOOD FRIDAY EARTHQUAKE REMEMBRANCE DAY 10:04:05 AM CHAIR DYSON announced that HJR 23 is before the committee. 10:04:12 AM JEFF TURNER, Staff, Representative Millett, Alaska State Legislature, Juneau, Alaska, said HJR 23 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Good Friday Earthquake on March 27, 2014. He continued to read the following statement: The 9.2 magnitude quake tore apart about 50,000 square miles of South Central Alaska and leveled entire communities and triggered massive tsunamis that brought even more devastation to the coastal areas. The purpose of HJR 23 is not to highlight the earthquake or the destruction, but to honor the thousands of Alaskans who put the needs of other before their own needs following the quake. First responders, medical personnel, the Alaska Army and the Air National Guard, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and government employees were joined by everyday Alaskans to conduct search and rescue operations, provide medical care, food, shelter, and the restoration of vital services and infrastructure. It was their selfless determination that saved unknown numbers of lives and rebuilt Southcentral communities before the return of winter that year. HJR 23 recognizes how a great disaster brought out the best of all Alaskans by proclaiming March 27, 2014 as Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day. Representative Millett respectively asks for the committee's support for the legislation so it can be included in the events marking the 50th anniversary of the quake that will be taking place in Anchorage and other communities around Southcentral Alaska. MR. TURNER pointed out letters of support from Valdez Mayor David Cobb and Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan. He informed the committee that on the phone is Mr. Chuck Volanti, an Alaska Air Guard veteran who brought the idea for HJR 23 to Representative Millett. He noted the Mr. Volanti served at Kulis Airbase during the earthquake and is one of the individuals honored under HJR 23. 10:06:20 AM CHARLES VOLANTI, representing himself, Olympia, Washington, read the following statement: I wish to thank Representative Millett for her compassion, humanitarian efforts, and for orchestrating overwhelming House support for this resolution that honors Alaska state history. Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Senate committee members, for the opportunity to speak on this tragic and historical event that not only affected all Alaskans, but also carried death and destruction far beyond its Alaska boarders. Today much is known about the Alaska Earthquake of 1964, it is measured 9.2 magnitude strength and wide spread areas of death and destruction are widely published and appear across a variety of written and electronic media. There are thousands of pictures and equally countless testimonials, mine is but one and my family one of lucky ones. The best way to describe my experience is to say that most of us know what a bull riding contest looks like, rider sitting on top of a massive jumping, jolting, and twisting beast that is doing everything possible to dislodge the rider, a rider who is hoping to last the required 8 seconds, if you can imagine that, then you will know what I and countless thousands of others went through not for 8 seconds, but for almost 4 minutes where seconds seemed liked hours. On March 27, 1964 I was a flight dispatcher at Kulis Air National Guard Base in Anchorage, a position that I held as part of a small contingent of civilian employees, less than 100, and an Air National Guardsmen. That evening I arrived home from Kulis just about 5:00 p.m. and waited for my wife and son to return home. Suddenly in the fading light of day at 5:36 p.m. all hell broke loose and Alaska was forever changed. I bolted for the door and tried desperately to get out to reach the screams of my neighbor and daughter, but try as I may there was no way of standing, so I sat pinned to the floor with both hands tightly wrapped around the entry way door knob, waiting and praying for the violent shaking to end. Finally after what seemed an eternity it stopped. I jumped up, ran next door, entered, checked on the women, once I saw they were alright I ran back outside just in time to see my wife pulling into the driveway with our six month old son strapped into his car seat. She said when the quake started it felt like a flat tire and promptly pulled to the curb, but soon realized this was a massive quake and not a flat tire and she watched in horror as plate glass windows of store crashed to the sidewalk and people who sprang out of the openings being knocked to the ground. We exchanged hugs, some quick comments, and went back into our home. There was no structural damage, but plenty of disarray, it took a few minutes to see that she and our son had the basic necessities and I immediately turned to her and said I have to leave, I have to get to Kulis. She was visibly shaken, but a strong woman she replied "go," fully realizing there would be those who were in desperate need. I ran to the car and sped towards Kulis, jumping several divisions in the road and all the time wondering if there might be one I wouldn't be able to overcome, but god was gracious and within 15 minutes I made it without mishap. By now, Alaska Air Guard and Army National Guard troops were converging on Kulis in mass. We immediately set about doing what we had long been trained to do and that was to expend all efforts to alleviate and mitigate the suffering being experienced by countless citizens of Alaska, wherever that took us. Anywhere from freeing two souls trapped in the rubble of a collapsed Anchorage International Airport tower, to sending troops throughout neighboring communities to recover the dead, provide for the injured, free those still trapped, maintain civil order, and finally to forge efforts to put humanitarian relief flights in to the air. That day, in the bond of human compassion we stood shoulder to shoulder with thousands of first responders, it was unlike anything ever seen before; they came from all walks of life beginning with your next door neighbor to those described within this resolution. Many self-sacrificing people went into unstable, unknown circumstances as they sought to render aid and assistance to those in desperate need. Tragically, some would pay the ultimate price. The quakes and tsunamis, though ravaging, destructive, and deadly as they were, is not the main focus of this event. The cornerstone to this day remains the people of Alaska, their strong will of resilience, resolve, tenacity, and their unabated selfless sacrifice became their legacy, that is what we should never forget, never take for granted, and always remember. However massive and tragic as this event was, there remains a common thread that was even stronger and more pervasive than all of that and it was the enduring spirit that was found embedded within the milk of human kindness. On March 27, 2014 at 5:36 p.m., in an act of honor and tribute, church bells across Alaska will toll in memorial for all we have spoken of here today. Ladies and gentlemen of the Senate, your support of this resolution and its ultimate passage will ensure its rightful place in Alaska state history. I close by saying that I dedicate all efforts I have thus far expended to those who have perished, those who suffered great loss, to the thousands who selflessly served, and to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and are mentioned within this resolution and the families that the left behind. 10:11:16 AM CHAIR DYSON commended Mr. Volanti for his service. He noted that an international earth quake symposium will occur in Anchorage with 1,000 experts attending the spring of 2014. He asked if Mr. Volanti served with Major Herb Bedrow in the Anchorage Air Guard. MR. VOLANTI answered yes and noted a letter addressed to him from his wife following his passing. CHAIR DYSON noted that Major Herb Bedrow perished [in a C-123 that went down] near Cape Romanzof [on the Bering Sea Coast in 1965.] MR. VOLANTI answered yes. 10:14:26 AM CHAIR DYSON announced that HJR 23 will be set aside for a few minutes until the committee has a quorum. HJR 23-GOOD FRIDAY EARTHQUAKE REMEMBRANCE DAY 10:19:01 AM CHAIR DYSON returned attention to HJR 23 and announced that the Chair will entertain a motion on HJR 23. 10:19:01 AM SENATOR GIESSEL moved to report HJR 23, labeled 28-LS1038\C from committee with individual recommendations and attached zero note. 10:19:13 AM CHAIR DYSON announced that without objection, HJR 23 passes out of the Senate State Affairs Standing Committee.
Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
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SB 145 - Hearing Request.pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 145 |
SB 145 - VeteransBill_Sectional.docx |
SSTA 2/13/2014 9:00:00 AM SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 145 |
SB0145A.pdf |
SSTA 2/13/2014 9:00:00 AM SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 145 |
SB145-DCCED-DED-01-17-14.pdf |
SSTA 2/13/2014 9:00:00 AM SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 145 |
SB145-DOA-DOP-01-20-14.pdf |
SSTA 2/13/2014 9:00:00 AM SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 145 |
SB145-DOA-DRB-01-20-14 (2).pdf |
SSTA 2/13/2014 9:00:00 AM SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 145 |
SB145-DOA-DRB-01-20-14.pdf |
SSTA 2/13/2014 9:00:00 AM SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 145 |
SB145-DOR-AHFC-1-21-14.pdf |
SSTA 2/13/2014 9:00:00 AM SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 145 |
SB145-Supporting Document-Buck Consultants.pdf |
SSTA 2/13/2014 9:00:00 AM SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 145 |
SB145-Supporting Document-DOA Talking Points.pdf |
SSTA 2/13/2014 9:00:00 AM SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 145 |
SB145 Amendment - Wielechowski.pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 145 |
SB 127 Sectional Analysis.pdf |
SSTA 2/13/2014 9:00:00 AM SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 127 |
SB 127 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
SSTA 2/13/2014 9:00:00 AM SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 127 |
SB 127 Support Documents - DMV Revenue Sources.pdf |
SSTA 2/13/2014 9:00:00 AM SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 127 |
SB 127 Support Documents - Duane Bannock Email.pdf |
SSTA 2/13/2014 9:00:00 AM SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 127 |
SB 127 Ver A.pdf |
SSTA 2/13/2014 9:00:00 AM SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 127 |
SB127-DOA-DMV-02-07-2014.pdf |
SSTA 2/13/2014 9:00:00 AM SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 127 |
SB 127 Support Documents - Alaska Tags and Titles Revenue and Transactions by Fiscal year.pdf |
SSTA 2/13/2014 9:00:00 AM SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 127 |
SB 127 Sectional Analysis Ver U.pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 127 |
SB 127 Ver U.pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 127 |
SB 127 Support Documents - Talking Points in Response to First Hearing Questions.pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 127 |
SB 127 Support Documents - Express Title Tag Support Letter.pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 127 |
SB 127 Support Documents - AK Statute 28 10 431(e) Re Municipal Tax Collection.pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
SB 127 |
HJR23-Legislation - Version 28-LS1038C.pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HJR 23 |
HJR 23-Sponsor Statement.pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HJR 23 |
HJR23-Fiscal Note-LAA php.pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HJR 23 |
HJR 23-Letter of Support-Volanti.docx |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HJR 23 |
HJR 23-Letter of Support-Mayor Dan Sullivan.pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HJR 23 |
HJR 23-Letter of Support-ASHSC.pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HJR 23 |
HJR19 Legislation 28LS1051C.pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HJR 19 |
HJR19 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HJR 19 |
HJR19 Fiscal Note.pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HJR 19 |
HJR19 Legislation 28LS1051N.pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HJR 19 |
HJR19 CS Changes Amendments (3).pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HJR 19 |
HJR19 Supporting Carlisle.pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HJR 19 |
HJR 19 Supporting Luke AFB.pdf |
SSTA 2/20/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HJR 19 |